The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is ...

Two sobering mental health data sets are worth reviewing as 2025 begins. Although these illustrate a widespread national problem, they also suggest a practical way to address it that could have a ...

Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters recently launched a multifaceted effort aimed at preventing teen suicide, consistent with his commitment to not only fight crime, but to support the ...

STATE HEALTH LEADERS SAY A BIG PART OF THIS IS THE 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS HELPLINE, ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS. WHILE THESE DECLINES ARE ENCOURAGING, THE SUICIDE RATE FOR MEN HASN’T SIGNIFICANTLY ...

Overall, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Texans 15 to 34. Meanwhile, in Texas, 988 — the federally mandated, state-run service that connects callers to crisis counselors and ...

Want to learn more? See our newsletter page here. (The Texas Tribune) – Thousands of Texans in need are abandoning the state’s suicide hotline mid-call every month as call centers struggle under a $7 ...

Since launching in 2022, Texas’ five centers that answer calls to the 988 suicide hotline have received more than 380,000 calls, the second highest call volume in the nation, according to the ...

Thousands of Texans in need are abandoning the state’s suicide hotline mid-call every month as call centers struggle under a $7 million funding deficit and a growing suicide rate statewide. The 988 ...

The holiday season and the winter months are difficult for many, especially those struggling with mental health issues. This ...