The social media giant details its suicide prevention efforts online and says it has helped first responders conduct thousands of wellness checks globally, based on reports received through its efforts. The authors said Facebook's trial to reduce death by suicide is "innovative" and that it deserves "commendation for its ambitious goal of using data science to advance public health."

In 2017, Facebook expanded those suicide prevention efforts to include artificial intelligence that can identify posts, videos and Facebook Live streams containing suicidal thoughts or content. That year, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline said it was proud to partner with Facebook and that the social media company's innovations allow people to reach out for and access support more easily.

"It's important that community members, whether they're online or offline, don't feel that they are helpless bystanders when dangerous behavior is occurring," John Draper, director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, said in a press release in 2017. "Facebook's approach is unique. Their tools enable their community members to actively care, provide support, and report concerns when necessary."

shinzen wrote: Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:56 am That's not creepy at all. Huck, you've only posted 1 time in the last month, we're going to send the police to your house because we're concerned......

DispositionMatrix wrote: Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:02 am You own firearms. Firearms are used in suicide and are associated with other anti-social behavior. Expect a wellness check.

I wonder how authorities conduct wellness checks on people they know to be armed.

HuckleberryFun wrote: Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:50 am

shinzen wrote: Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:56 am That's not creepy at all. Huck, you've only posted 1 time in the last month, we're going to send the police to your house because we're concerned......

Post something and you’re concerned.
Stay silent and you’re concerned.
Gawd I love the Internet.