The New 988 Suicide Hotline Number Is Going Live Today

The Lifeline has received over 20.4 million calls from people in distress and provides local, customized support.

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New 988 Suicide Hotline Number Is Going Live Today Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death year after year in the US. Nearly 46,000 people died by suicide in 2020—that's one death every 11 minutes.   But in 2020, a new law created an easy-to-remember mental health emergency hotline at 988 in the hope of providing some relief.   With a new number that's easier to remember, however, call volumes are expected to surge, and the rollout won't be easy. READ NOW What Is Suicidal Ideation? READ NOW How to Create a Suicide Safety Plan READ NOW I Need Help: What to Do If You Feel This Way READ NOW What to Say to Someone Who Is Suicidal READ NOW DEPRESSION What to Do When You Don't Want to Live—But You Don't Want to Die READ NOW What Causes Food Phobias? READ NOW How Having an Alcoholic Parent Can Affect a Child READ NOW How to Manage Caregiver Stress With Actor Nathan Kress Tune in to hear Nathan share what it's like to be the caretaker for his wife with endometriosis, and how he handled the grief he and his wife experienced after having five miscarriages. LISTEN NOW Follow Now:   Apple Podcasts /  Spotify /  Google Podcasts

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