Facebook Rolls Out ‘Emotional Health’

  • Date: 08-Oct-2020
  • Source: Al Bawaba
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:GCC
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Facebook Rolls Out ‘Emotional Health’

To help people cope with growing mental health issues in the pandemic, Facebook has introduced Emotional Health, a centralised resource centre on the main app with tips and information from leading experts.

The resource will be available globally, with locally relevant information from mental health officials.

"Over time we will build on the features and topic areas based on the guidance of our global and national partners," Facebook said in a statement on Tuesday.

Facebook also launched a WHO 'Digital Stress Management Guide', which provides easy-to-follow techniques designed to reduce stress and promote mental well-being.

It is available on the WHO Health Alert chatbot on WhatsApp.

The social network also announced a sticker pack on Messenger designed with the WHO, to facilitate conversations around mental health that can lead to support.

"Making information about mental health