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Because, even if it is about reddit, we also deal with sad stuff and try to support each others.


What can you do when someone on social media says they are feeling suicidal?

Most social networks allow users to report posts anonymously so the site can send them links and numbers to organisations offering support.

But Reddit is also trying a different approach.

It hosts a thread called Suicide Watch. This subreddit is set up specifically for people who are feeling suicidal to talk through their feelings.

Someone submits a post to the sub with a title explaining how they feel and why, then other redditors reply to them.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (5 children)

I once moderated a self help community for mental health on reddit. It was hard reading all the sad stories every day. I tried to post more positive stuff from time to time, to push the community in a more constructive direction. But at some point I had to stop reading the constant flow of negative posts. I think it accelerated my own symptoms. I don't think online forums are suitable for mental health self help groups, because they create a destructive echo chamber, at least in my experience.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yes, I agree I don't think link aggregators are a good place to get encouragement because there is a lot of negativity behind the anonymity with people saying doing anything is impossible.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Given our usage, i don't see she threadiderse as link aggregator only.

It can be a good place for support but you need a good moderation team and a good community.

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