US Suicide Deaths Fall Where 988 Lifeline Usage Is Highest
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“The number of young people dying by suicide has gone down since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in 2022. That's the conclusion of a recent study in the journal JAMA. observed 4,300 fewer suicides.”
“of a recent study in the journal JAMA. observed 4,300 fewer suicides.”
“Researchers observed 4,300 fewer suicides in the two and a half years following the launch compared to what they'd projected from previous year's trends.”
“That JAMA story really offered some real hope. Suicide's second leading cause of death for 15 to 30 years. decline in suicide deaths.”
“hope. Suicide's second leading cause of death for 15 to 30 years.”
“researchers are showing 11% fewer suicides in that age group between 2022 and the end of 2024. That's extraordinary.”
“researchers are showing 11% fewer suicides in that age group between 2022 and the end of 2024.”
“that JAMA story really offered some real hope. Suicide's second leading cause of death for 15 to 34 year olds in America, second. But now, as you mentioned, researchers are showing 11% fewer suicides in that age group”
“showing 11% fewer suicides in that age group between 2022 2 and”
“the 10 states with the greatest increases in 98 call volume were Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.”
“showing 11% fewer suicides in that age group between 2022 2 and were Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.”
“Where 988 use grew the most, suicide deaths fell the steepest.”
“showing 11% fewer suicides in that age group between 2022 and the end of 2024.”
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