On Facebook there are not only lovely cat pictures, selfies, strange tests and birthday greetings as well as a number of false reports, but there are also status posts where you are overwhelmed at first. This happens when a friend posts suicidal thoughts.
In February 2015 we reported on the so-called “ suicide button .”
In the form of a button, users can react immediately to status posts from friends if a friend expresses suicidal thoughts in a post. If a user clicks this button, his friend will receive a message that reads as follows:
“A friend senses that you are going through a difficult time and asked us to take a look at a recent post you published.”
Now Facebook is expanding its support for those at risk of suicide
First tested in the USA, now also globally and therefore available in German-speaking countries.
Facebook itself writes:
Today we're updating resources for people experiencing thoughts of self-harm and suicide around the world, as well as the support we offer their concerned friends and family members.
These tools have been developed in collaboration with healthcare organizations and with the support of people who have experienced self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Together with Forefront, Lifeline and Safe.org, we initially presented it in the USA.
Today, together with local partners, we're rolling out these features globally in all languages available on Facebook.
If someone shares a post on Facebook that makes you concerned about their condition, you can use the new tools to either contact them directly or report the post to us.
Our teams process incoming reports around the clock around the world. They prioritize reports, giving priority to the most serious ones, such as self-harm, and then offer help and resources to those affected accordingly.
Starting today, people who share troubling content will have additional options:
You can now choose whether you want to contact a friend, contact a help hotline or receive tips.
If you know someone who is experiencing a personal crisis, it is important to call local emergency services immediately. For information on how you can help yourself or a friend, visit our help section here
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