Facebook is taking steps to help those who are feeling suicidal or those who are concerned about them. What a great idea.

Facebook Provides First-of-a-Kind Service To Help Prevent Suicides

In partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Facebook is announcing a new service that enables Facebook users to report a suicidal comment they see posted by a friend to Facebook using either the Report Suicidal Content link (https://www.facebook.com/help/contact.php?show_form=suicidal_content) or the report links found throughout the site. When someone clicks on the Report link they get this screen:

The person who posted the suicidal comment will then immediately receive an email from Facebook encouraging them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or to click on a link to begin a confidential chat session with a crisis worker.