988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Coverage of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the Nexus archive.
- Family of Perez Hilton says he’s able to communicate after self-harming livestream at Miami-Dade home
Perez Hilton suffered an apparent mental health crisis at his Miami-Dade home after deputies were called regarding him harming himself with a knife during a TikTok livestream. He was transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and subsequently Baker Acted. His family confirmed that the celebrity is able to communicate, which they stated has given them hope for his recovery.
- Doral Police officer’s body taken to medical examiner’s office after apparent suicide in SW Miami-Dade, 7News source says
A Doral Police officer was found unresponsive in Southwest Miami-Dade and later transported to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office under police escort. The City of Doral issued a tribute honoring the officer’s service, but no further details were provided.
- Black youth suicide rates in North Carolina: What families should know
Black youth suicide rates in North Carolina show 36% of middle school students and 17% of high school students have attempted suicide, with low help-seeking rates. Roosevelt Richard of Alliance Health highlights stigma and underrepresentation in mental health care as barriers, while emphasizing the role of faith communities and professional support.
- Why affirming trans identities can be critical for suicide prevention counseling
Specialized counseling services for LGBTQ+ youth will return to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by year-end, but federal health officials aim to align them with an executive order denying transgender and nonbinary identities. The services were shut down in July but reinstated with $33.1 million from a congressional appropriations bill.
- Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide
The article highlights how social connections, such as community activities, can prevent suicide, as emphasized by Steve Siple, who has experienced suicidal thoughts and lost family members to suicide. Research shows loneliness is a significant risk factor, leading to increased suicide rates, particularly among older adults and youths. Advocates are pushing for public policy solutions to address social isolation as part of suicide prevention efforts.
- More than 100 young care leavers in England died in past year, data shows
More than 100 young care leavers in England died in the past year, with 106 deaths reported in the year to April 2026, according to government data. The majority of those who died were aged 16 to 21. Labour has launched an urgent review into these figures as experts call for statutory reviews of every death.
- Males who discuss suicide seek help less often than females, report finds
Men are less likely to seek help for suicidal thoughts than women, despite being more likely to die by suicide. The Crisis Text Line report highlights that men's lower likelihood of seeking help contributes to the higher rate of male suicides. Men's easier access to guns and higher impulsivity also play a role in the higher suicide rates.
- Man took own life after Turkish dental visit left him toothless, UK inquest hears
Pawel Bukowski, a 48-year-old forklift driver, died by suicide after experiencing severe depression following a failed dental procedure in Turkey that left him toothless. An inquest revealed his wife criticized the care he received, highlighting concerns about medical treatment abroad.