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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988)
Coverage of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) in the Nexus archive.
- Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of National Hotline
The article reports a decline in youth suicides following the establishment of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's 988 hotline. Data from a 2026 study published in The New York Times highlights the correlation between the hotline's implementation and reduced suicide rates among young people.