By Ishbel Macleod

The Samaritans and Facebook have teamed to create a guide to help users identify when one of their friends may be in need of help.

Launched to mark National Suicide Prevention Day, the ‘help a friend in need’ guide gives the public suggestions on how to approach their friend, what to say, how to react and what to avoid.

Simon Milner, Facebook’s head of policy in the UK & Ireland, said: “Studies have shown that connectedness is crucial to people who may be at risk of suicide – reaching out and offering people support can be a life-saving act.

“We created Help A Read full story ›

Source: The Drum