WOW ~ this is a BIG deal and, frankly, I'm not sure how I feel about it ~ I know that Lifeline has a solid reputation, so that is a plus in my view ~ but I'm thinking the possibility for abuse is enormous ~ Sooz

Facebook adds suicide prevention tool
By Agence France-Presse
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is providing a new way for US or Canadian members of the leading online social network to summon help for friends who may be thinking of ending their lives.

A tool rolled out by Facebook lets people report suicidal comments posted by friends, who will immediately be sent email messages urging them to call a hotline or click on a link to start a chat session with a crisis counselor.

A National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will provide free, confidential counseling at any time of day.

“We're proud to expand our partnership with Lifeline, and to provide those in crisis with even more options to seek help,â€

I don't trust kids with "tools". I just don't.

If Facebook has to do this there's something wrong with Facebook.