The launch of the 988 suicide hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among teens and young adults.
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The launch of the 988 suicide hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among teens and young adults.
Parent: Public SafetyEntity: 988 Suicide HotlineImpact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026Target: The effectiveness of the 988 suicide hotline in reducing suicide deaths among teens and young adults.
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988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults
https://apnews.com/article/988-suicide-deaths-teens-bd7cd5715417e213e93333e0967ec23e?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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988 hotline’s launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/988-hotlines-launch-is-linked-to-thousands-of-fewer-suicide-deaths-among-teens-and-young-adults/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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988 hotline linked to thousands of fewer youth suicide deaths since launch, study finds
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/988-hotline-linked-to-thousands-of-fewer-youth-suicide-deaths-since-launch-study-finds?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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