USA Today (11/20, Rodriguez) reports that while the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline “has likely helped millions of people in crisis since its launch in July 2022, mental health experts say the nationwide public health program is far from perfect.” Among the hurdles the lifeline faces are a “lack of stable funding, lack of awareness and the absence of mental health resources.” These “have prevented the lifeline from realizing its full potential, experts say.”
Related Links:
— “An epic challenge: Running the 988 crisis line as the US suicide rate rises,”Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, November 20, 2023