Facebook is trying to prevent suicides in India. Here’s how !
Facebook today introduced tools and educational resources to support Indians struggling with self-injury or suicidal tendencies. Developed in collaboration with mental health organizations and with input from people who have personal experience with self-injury and suicidal tendencies, Facebook has rolled it out in India in collaboration with local partners (AASRA and The Live Love Laugh Foundation) in English and Hindi. In case someone posts something on Facebook that makes you concerned about their well-being, you can reach out to them directly — and you also can also report the post to Facebook directly. The company now has teams working around the world, 24/7, who review reports that come in. They prioritize the most serious reports like self-injury and send help and resources to those in distress. The company is also introducing a Help A Friend in Need guide in India. This guide was originally created in partnership with The Jed Foundation and The Clinton Foundatio