988 lifeline led to fewer suicide deaths among young adults, Harvard researchers say

WBUR·Apr 24

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Researchers have found a link between the launch of the 988 lifeline and a decrease in suicide deaths among young adults. The extent of the decrease is reported to be around 11% in some studies, although the exact impact is not universally agreed upon. The launch of the 988 hotline is associated with fewer suicide deaths among young people, with some outlets suggesting thousands of lives may have been saved.

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