Facebook launched a new suicide prevention tool, giving users a direct link to an online chat with counsellors who can help.
One can report suicidal behaviour by clicking a report option next to any piece of content on the site and choosing suicidal content under the harmful behaviour option.
The new tool gives people who may not be comfortable picking up the phone a direct avenue to seek help.
Those who reported the behaviour will also receive a message to say it is being addressed.
The new suicide reporting tool will be made available to people who use Facebook in the United States and Canada.
Nearly 100 Americans die by suicide every day, according to the Surgeon General of the United States.
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