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Facebook's suicide prevention tool

You may have come across a Facebook post from a friend contemplating suicide and probably had no idea of how you could assist them avoid taking their lives.

It is for this reason that Facebook together with health organisations are working on how to give its users more options when they see a friend post something that hints at self-harm or suicidal thoughts.

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