Instagram To Alert Parents If Teens Search Suicide Content Frequently – KFF Health News

Instagram announced Thursday that it will begin alerting parents who are enrolled in the company’s parental supervision program if their teenagers are repeatedly searching for terms related to suicide or self-harm. Plus: Demand for the 988 crisis hotline is on the rise. AP: Instagram Says It Will Notify Parents If Teens ‘Repeatedly’ Search For Terms Related To Suicide Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm. The alerts will only go to parents who are enrolled in Instagram’s parental supervision program. Instagram says it already blocks such content from showing up in teen accounts’ search results and directs people to helplines instead. (Ortutay, 2/26) Harvest Public Media: Demand For 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Is Rising  Brent Brewer has a passion for helping his fellow farmers and ranchers handle the stress that comes with agricultural work. He’s known around Oklahoma as someone you can call if you’re struggling with your mental health. “This is a hobby of mine,” said Brewer, who farms and raises cattle in Grant County, Oklahoma. “To help people navigate through tough times and to try to get their legs back underneath them.” (Marks, 2/26)
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