In the era of social media, users may sometimes come across threats of suicide. If a blind eye is turned, the outcome may prove to be fatal.

Intervention can be confusing. Social media users may not know what to do in these situations and stay silent in fear of doing the wrong thing.

The good news is that social media sites, such as facebook, have tools to allow users to anonymously report these post. Below are all the tools you will need to help keep your friends and family safe!

How to Report Suicidal Content/Threats on Facebook

Submit reports of suicidal content to Facebook by clicking: http://www.facebook.com/help/contact.php?show_form=suicidal_content

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After reporting content, Facebook works with the Lifeline and has the ability to provide identifying information to provide assistance quickly.

IMPORTANT: If you’ve encountered a direct threat of suicide on Facebook, please contact law enforcement or a suicide hotline immediately. If the person you’re worried about is a member of the US military community, be sure to mention this so they can provide this person with custom support. (Credit: Facebook)

How to Report Suicidal Content/Threats on Twitter

Submit reports of suicidal content to Twitter by clicking: https://help.twitter.com/forms/suicide

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Twitter trusted resources

Safety partners by location: https://about.twitter.com/en_us/safety/safety-partners.html#shas

Safety partners/United states: https://about.twitter.com/en_us/safety/safety-partners.html#united-states

How to Report Suicidal Content/Threats on Instagram

Submit reports of suicidal content to Instagram by clicking: https://help.instagram.com/553490068054878

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How to Report Suicidal Content/Threats on Snapchat

Submit reports of suicidal content to Snapchat by clicking: https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/i-need-help

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Other Resources

Suicide prevention hotlines directory : http://www.befrienders.org

http://www.befrienders.org United States users are urged to contact the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.TALK (8255) . You can provide the information to the at risk person and encourage them to contact the Lifeline.

. You can provide the information to the at risk person and encourage them to contact the Lifeline. Learn how to identify warning signs and respond accordingly at: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/WhatifSomeoneIKnowNeedsHelp.aspx

Reach out to family/friends of the at risk users when possible.