Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Crisis and suicide prevention services struggle with demand after celebrity suicides

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Image of woman answering calls in a call center The United States may lack the resources needed to meet increases in demand for suicide prevention services that occur after celebrity suicides, according to a recent study of crisis mental health services. The study highlights the need for suicide prevention hotlines to procure additional funds, allocate existing funds more efficiently, and develop contingency plans to accommodate increases in call volumes, particularly for the first two days after a celebrity suicide.

 

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