Document Type
Research Brief
Date
10-1-2025
Keywords
mental health, 988, briefs
Language
Eng
Acknowledgements
additional author Seethalakshmi Ramanathan
Disciplines
Social Welfare
Description/Abstract
In July 2022, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched as a free, confidential alternative to calling 911. Yet a few years into its rollout, awareness of 988 remains low, and misconceptions persist. This brief summarizes findings from our recent study that conducted a national online survey of nearly 1,900 U.S. adults ages 18-50 to understand their awareness of 988, willingness to use it, and the types of concerns they have about 988.
Recommended Citation
Ueda, Michiko; Heflin, Colleen M.; Liu, Yanhong; and Yu, Qingyi, "Why Aren't More People Calling 988 for Mental Health Crises" (2025). The Lender Center for Social Justice. 80.
https://surface.syr.edu/lender/80
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