{"id":167401,"date":"2019-10-11T21:46:02","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T13:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geek.com\/featured\/-1807071\/"},"modified":"2019-10-11T21:46:02","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T13:46:02","slug":"facebook-messenger-stickers-encourage-mental-health-convos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/test\/wordpress\/2019\/10\/11\/facebook-messenger-stickers-encourage-mental-health-convos\/","title":{"rendered":"Facebook Messenger Stickers Encourage Mental Health Convos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Facebook wants to talk about mental health (via Facebook)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Everyone has mental health. But not everyone is comfortable talking about it publicly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which is why Facebook released<\/a> new “Let’s Talk” filters and stickers for Stories and Messenger.<\/span><\/p>\n

The add-ons, according to Antigone Davis, global head of safety for the social network, can act as an “invitation for friends who might be struggling to reach out for support.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Simply open the camera in Facebook or Messenger and tap on the filter at the bottom of the screen; snap a selfie or take a photo of your favorite furry friend, then share it with a person in need.<\/span><\/p>\n

“It takes less than a minute to show someone you care,” Davis wrote in a blog post.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also download the 16-sticker “Let’s Talk” pack<\/a> by clicking on the smiley face in the text box of any Messenger conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each time a sticker is sent, Facebook will donate $1 to a group of mental health organizations (full list below)\u2014up to $1 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Start a conversation with new ‘Let’s Talk’ filters and stickers (via Facebook)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“It’s our hope that these tools will make it easier for people to begin conversations that can lead to support,” according to Davis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just letting someone know you’re there for them is a great first step. But unless you are a mental health professional, the best thing you can do to support a friend is show that you care and are really listening: Express your concern, give them space to open up, and then help them find resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We encourage people to look for more resources from local, state, federal, or international organizations,” the blog said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The global groups to which Facebook is donating:<\/span><\/p>\n