Self-harm detection is always on and never toggled off. It combines a yes/no read with a risk score so vague sadness, active intent, and immediate danger are treated differently.
Hyperbole and jokes
Game trash talk (I'm gonna kill myself after that match) is filtered when the hyperbole read is confident and risk is low. Real statements about feelings or plans are not dismissed because someone added jk.
What members see
Support paths use private DMs and your optional support channel — not public callouts. Moderators may be paged only when risk reads indicate immediate danger.
Not a replacement for crisis services
Sift surfaces risk to your team; it does not replace hotlines or professional care. Configure a support channel in /setup for hands-on help.