988 hotline says suicide deaths are down among young people
Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline.
A study published Wednesday in JAMA finds the latest evidence of the program’s value.
It comes even as the program faces long-term funding challenges and as its specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth awaits restoration.
Advocates say the research illustrates the lifesaving power of 988 and the need for states to fully fund the program.
988 hotline linked to lower suicides
- Increased calls to 988 hotline associated with a drop in suicides among young people, study finds Boston Globe —
- 988 hotline’s launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths, study finds Boston Globe —
- 988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults The Independent —