Safety and Well-Being in Addressing Suicide and Self-Harm Online
Innovative Strategies for Safety and Well-Being
In efforts to enhance safety and promote well-being, the tech industry is uniting to tackle the pervasive issue of suicide and self-harm content online. Meta, alongside the Mental Health Coalition and other industry leaders, has initiated Thrive, a pioneering signal sharing program aimed at identifying and removing hazardous content across platforms.
- Thrive's Mission: This program enables participating companies to share signals about harmful content, allowing for swift action to be taken if similar content appears on other networks.
- Technical Infrastructure: Meta has developed secure technology to facilitate the safe sharing of information, prioritizing the removal of graphic images and encouragement of viral self-harm challenges.
Partnerships for Enhanced Well-Being
By working with organizations such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Text Line, Meta ensures users have access to vital resources while navigating their mental health challenges. In just one quarter, Meta took action on over 12 million pieces of content related to suicide and self-harm on its platforms.
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