Article Excerpt: A high-profile, public-private effort to prevent suicide is emphasizing the importance of mobile technology and social networks in identifying and helping people at risk of harming themselves. The strategy is targeting its outreach to military veterans, drug and alcohol abusers, native Americans, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender communities and young people in general. Innovative platforms for suicide communication will include mobile health apps, virtual worlds, texting, e-mail outreach, and social networking websites such as Facebook.
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Article Source: MobiHealthNews