Commonwealth Fund May 10, 2023
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Some states are experimenting with innovative models for providing three core services for youth in crisis: someone to talk to, someone to respond, and a safe place to be
Suicide risk for young people has increased nationwide, but especially so for those in rural areas, where youth suicide rates have risen 1.5 times faster than in urban areas
In 2021, one of five teens reported they had seriously considered suicide in the previous year. Federal efforts to address this crisis are underway. In July 2022, the United States rolled out 988, a suicide and emotional support hotline that people can call or text 24/7. In November 2022, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released national guidelines...
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