What is 988? And is it safe to call? What to know about the new mental health hotline
Podcast:Life Kit Published On: Thu Aug 25 2022 Description: When the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched in July, some advocates and people who had experiences with the mental health system voiced concerns about 988. Life Kit talks to Aneri Patani, national health correspondent with Kaiser Health News, about how the hotline works, its purpose and the potential risks of calling 988.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy