Study Links 988 Hotline to Decline in Youth Suicide Rates
A recent study indicates that the introduction of the 988 national suicide and crisis hotline has coincided with an 11% reduction in suicide rates among young people in the U.S.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 17 days ago
The launch of the 988 national suicide and crisis hotline appears to have had a significant impact on youth suicide rates, according to a new study.
Researchers found that suicide rates among young people dropped by 11% following the hotline's introduction.
This correlation suggests that increased access to mental health resources may play a role in preventing suicides among this vulnerable demographic.