988 Hotline leads to fewer suicides among young people, study finds

Medical Xpress·Apr 23

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A study has found that the 988 hotline is associated with a decrease in suicides among young people. The launch of the hotline is linked to a drop in suicide deaths, with some reports suggesting an 11% decline, although the extent of the decrease is not universally agreed upon. The hotline's implementation has been followed by a decline in youth suicides, with increased calls to the hotline also associated with this trend.

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