Photo: Getty ImagesNetsafe is issuing warnings to schools and parents in New Zealand after a disturbing video dealing with suicide was shared on social media. Netsafe chief executive Martin Cocker said his staff were working directly with social media companies. As New Zealanders report in disturbing content they find, we then work with those platforms to have it recognised and removed." "Social media can be a huge positive for many young people - banning it isn't the answer. • Lifeline: 0800 543 354, available 24/7• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO), available 24/7• Youth services: (06) 3555 906• Youthline: 0800 376 633• Kidsline: 0800 543 754, available 24/7• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787, available 1pm to 11pm• Depression helpline: 0800 111 757, available 24/7• Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155• Helpline: 1737

Source: Otago Daily Times September 08, 2020 06:00 UTC