Instagram to alert parents if teens ask AI chatbot about suicide or self-harm

Re: Keeping Parents Informed if Teens Show Signs of Distress in Conversations With Meta AI. [Image text:] 9:41 Thursday,July 16 9:41 Meta Family Center now Alert about your teen's safety We detected content in sunflower_po... 12345 now Meta Family Center:Alert about your teen's safety. Family Center Alert about your teen's safety. now 9:41 X Alert about your teen's safety sunflower_power77onInstagram O What happened We detected content in sunflower_power77's conversation with Meta Al that may be related to suicide or self-harm. What you can do to support your teen To check on your teen's safety,professionals recommend reaching out and talking to your teen while listening calmly. See how to navigate a conversation Get resources from professionals. Contact a helpline Call or text for support. 9:41 How you can support your. teen Here are some suggestions from outside professionals for ways to support someone: Validate their emotions Try not to offer solutions or convince them that things will get better. I'm here for you.Tell me what's on your mind." Empathize and listen "Youre important to me.It sounds like you're having a hard time."