Learn English: Mental Health Hotline Reaches 10 Million People (hard)

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Mental Health Hotline Reaches 10 Million People

The 988 hotline for mental health emergencies has answered over 10 million calls, texts, and chats in its first two years.

This easy-to-remember number was launched to make accessing emergency mental health support simpler for those in need.

Federal officials praise the program for its success in providing vital support to people experiencing mental health crises.

The hotline, a rare example of bipartisan agreement, aims to address the growing mental health crisis in the United States.

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Original: The New York Times (Health)

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#mental health #suicide prevention #crisis hotline #988 #emergency services

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