Suicide Prevention

We care deeply about the safety of our community — and with the advice of experts we set policies for what is and isn’t allowed on the platform.

Facebook is using machine learning to get more help to more people, faster.

Two of Facebook’s senior executives discuss online safety with digital news site Axios.

When someone is expressing thoughts of suicide, it’s important to get them help as quickly as possible.

By Antigone Davis, Head of Global Safety We’re recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day by letting people know about the tools and resources we have developed for people who may be at risk. Throughout September, we’ll connect people with information about supportive groups and suicide prevention tools through ads in…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US.

By Vanessa Callison-Burch, Product Manager, Jennifer Guadagno, Researcher, and Antigone Davis, Head of Global Safety There is one death by suicide in the world every 40 seconds, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15-29 year olds. Experts say that one of the best ways to prevent suicide…