988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Coverage of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri Senate 10th District race turns sour as attacks fly
State Rep. Tricia Byrnes and Mike Deering are competing in Missouri's 10th Senate District Republican primary, with Byrnes focusing on data center development and Deering emphasizing fiscal responsibility. Recent campaign attacks include allegations from Deering's PAC that Byrnes lied to police about a suicide attempt, which Byrnes denies, claiming the response was politically motivated.
- Pa. House committee splits along party lines over regulation proposal for AI chatbots
The Pennsylvania House Communications and Technology Committee split along party lines over a proposal requiring AI chatbots to include safety features to prevent encouraging self-harm or suicidal ideation. Democrats supported the measure, while Republicans opposed it, citing concerns about regulatory scope and enforcement challenges. The bill includes penalties for violations and aims to protect minors from harmful content.
- Congress should come together to address young adult suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24 in the U.S. Congress has taken steps to provide resources, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which has helped over 16.5 million Americans since July 2022. This lifeline aims to support those struggling with thoughts of suicide.