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As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren't aware of it

  • Written by Emmy Betz, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren't aware of itYou can call 988 for yourself, or for a friend or family member.Flashpop/Stone via Getty Images

July 2023 marks the one-year anniversary of the national launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Currently, more than 200 call centers throughout the U.S. are responding to 988 calls. But few people know it exists. SciLine interviewed Dr. Emmy...

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