988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Coverage of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the Nexus archive.
- 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.