Youth Suicide Deaths Declined 11% Following Launch Of 988 Lifeline

After the 988 Lifeline launched in July 2022, suicide deaths among youth and young adults ages 15 to 34 declined by 11% through the end of 2024, according to a recent analysis. During this period, the actual number of suicides totaled 35,529 compared to 39,901 expected suicide deaths, a reduction of 4,372 deaths (11%).

The analysis was based on data from the National Vital Statistics System (1999–2024) for individuals ages 15 to 34. To model suicide death trends in the absence of the 988 Lifeline, the researchers used data from January 1999 through June 2022. They . . .