Facebook announced a new program in the United States to help users who are considering suicide get the help they need.
The system works when friends spot a troubling comment from a user. They then can click on a link next to the comment to alert Facebook. The site will send an e-mail to the user concerned, encouraging him or her to call a crisis hotline or click through to a confidential chat with a counsellor. The service launched in the United States on Dec 13.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!