Nation Jun 21 Trump administration pulls the plug on suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Zoie Lambert
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
Nation Jan 31 Watch 11:24 Lawmakers grill Big Tech executives, accusing them of failing to protect children Senators interrogated CEOs of top social media companies about online child safety Wednesday in an emotional and contentious hearing, as they tried to get them to back proposed legislation. But much of the focus was on questions of accountability. Lisa… By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson
Health Jan 14 Watch 9:09 How rural communities are tackling a suicide and depression crisis among farmers More than 50,000 Americans took their own lives in 2023, the nation’s highest yearly rate of suicide on record. Farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association. By Megan Thompson, Melanie Saltzman
Health Sep 09 Watch 7:10 What can be done to prevent gun suicides as U.S. rate hits all-time high Firearms are involved in more than half of suicides in the U.S. The gun suicide rate has reached an all-time high, and for the first time, the rate is higher among Black kids and teens than white ones, according to… By William Brangham, Harry Zahn
Jul 14 A year since 988 started helping callers, here’s what experts want to see next By Laura Santhanam In the year since the launch of 988, the U.S. hotline has fielded almost 5 million calls, texts and chats, offering support to people in mental health crises. But officials say more federal and state dollars are needed to build… Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 3:24 A Brief But Spectacular take on cross-cultural suicide prevention research By Moe Sattar, Elizabeth Burton, Melissa Williams Amelia Noor-Oshiro is a Muslim woman, educator, activist and suicide survivor. Through her advocacy work, she is using science and research to help others who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. Noor-Oshiro shares her Brief But Spectacular take on cross-cultural suicide prevention… Continue watching
Oct 10 U.S. military aims to address mental health as suicides rise By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Rising suicide rates among active service members have forced the Pentagon to review the military's mental health protocols. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Biden administration rolls out new 988 suicide and crisis hotline By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press The Biden administration is launching a new national hotline – 988 – for mental health emergencies. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 9:24 VA Sec. McDonough on benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, preventing vet suicide By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Joe Biden has vowed to improve veterans’ access to health care, prevent their suicide, and specifically provide benefits to those exposed to toxic air through burn pits while serving in the military. Nick Schifrin talks to Denis McDonough, the… Continue watching