Health Apr 24 988 hotline linked to thousands fewer youth suicide deaths since launch, study finds By Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Nation Feb 15 Watch 9:34 How Arizona's crisis response network became a model for mental health hotlines Since the launch of 988, the three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, millions have made contact with counselors. But the support and services available after someone calls 988 largely depend on what state one lives in. By Madison Staten
Politics Jul 15 WATCH: Biden administration rolls out new 988 suicide and crisis hotline The Biden administration is launching a new national hotline – 988 – for mental health emergencies. By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
Health Jun 29 Watch 8:35 Lack of adequate mental health care places heavy burden on young people The U.S. surgeon general issued a rare public advisory in December, warning of a “devastating” mental health crisis among American teens. Symptoms of depression and anxiety for children and adolescents have doubled during the COVID pandemic. Special correspondent Cat Wise… By Cat Wise, Mike Fritz
Health Jun 29 Watch 7:11 Rollout of new national mental health hotline faces obstacles A new national mental health hotline will launch in July. Like 911, the hotline will be available by dialing three digits: 988. The idea behind it is to connect people in a mental health crisis to experts trained in how…