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Funding Cuts End 988 Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Services
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's specialized LGBTQ+ youth services ended on June 2025 due to the exhaustion of $33 million in allocated funds, despite handling nearly 1.5 million calls since July 2022, raising concerns among advocacy groups about increased risks for vulnerable youth.
Funding Cuts End 988 Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Services
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's specialized LGBTQ+ youth services ended on June 2025 due to the exhaustion of $33 million in allocated funds, despite handling nearly 1.5 million calls since July 2022, raising concerns among advocacy groups about increased risks for vulnerable youth.
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40% Bias Score
988 Lifeline Ends Specialized LGBTQ+ Youth Services
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth, a program costing over $33 million and serving nearly 1.5 million people since July 2022, have ended due to funding expiration, prompting concerns from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups about increased suicide risk among youth.
988 Lifeline Ends Specialized LGBTQ+ Youth Services
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth, a program costing over $33 million and serving nearly 1.5 million people since July 2022, have ended due to funding expiration, prompting concerns from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups about increased suicide risk among youth.
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44% Bias Score
64 Australian Prison Inmates Died Using Known Hanging Points
At least 64 Australian inmates have died by suicide using known ligature points in prisons, despite warnings to authorities; this prompted outrage and government pledges to address the issue.
64 Australian Prison Inmates Died Using Known Hanging Points
At least 64 Australian inmates have died by suicide using known ligature points in prisons, despite warnings to authorities; this prompted outrage and government pledges to address the issue.
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32% Bias Score
Goodmayes Hospital: Systemic Failures Lead to Two Student Deaths
Two former classmates died by suicide after receiving inadequate care at Goodmayes Hospital, highlighting a decade of systemic failings at the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) that included rushed assessments, neglect, and insufficient risk assessments, according to coroner reports and...
Goodmayes Hospital: Systemic Failures Lead to Two Student Deaths
Two former classmates died by suicide after receiving inadequate care at Goodmayes Hospital, highlighting a decade of systemic failings at the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) that included rushed assessments, neglect, and insufficient risk assessments, according to coroner reports and...
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36% Bias Score
Australian Prison Deaths Highlight Systemic Mental Health Failures
Darren Brandon, a 51-year-old with a brain injury and history of self-harm, died by suicide in a Melbourne prison in June 2018 due to inadequate risk assessment and placement in a cell with a known hanging point; this is one of at least 57 such deaths in Australia's prisons.
Australian Prison Deaths Highlight Systemic Mental Health Failures
Darren Brandon, a 51-year-old with a brain injury and history of self-harm, died by suicide in a Melbourne prison in June 2018 due to inadequate risk assessment and placement in a cell with a known hanging point; this is one of at least 57 such deaths in Australia's prisons.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Allocates €229.2 Million to Bolster Healthcare
The Spanish government approved €229.2 million for healthcare improvements: €172.4 million for primary care, €39 million for the national mental health plan, and €17.8 million for suicide prevention, addressing post-pandemic strains and rising mental health issues.
Spain Allocates €229.2 Million to Bolster Healthcare
The Spanish government approved €229.2 million for healthcare improvements: €172.4 million for primary care, €39 million for the national mental health plan, and €17.8 million for suicide prevention, addressing post-pandemic strains and rising mental health issues.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Administration Ends LGBTQ Youth Lifeline
The Trump administration terminated the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ youth program, ending a service that received nearly 1.5 million contacts since its launch in October 2022, due to funding constraints, despite bipartisan criticism and concerns about increased suicide risk among LGBTQ you...
Trump Administration Ends LGBTQ Youth Lifeline
The Trump administration terminated the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ youth program, ending a service that received nearly 1.5 million contacts since its launch in October 2022, due to funding constraints, despite bipartisan criticism and concerns about increased suicide risk among LGBTQ you...
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52% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Bill Mandates Suicide Prevention Training for Frontline Workers
A bill introduced in Northern Ireland aims to mandate suicide prevention training for all frontline workers, addressing the 2023 statistic of 221 suicide deaths and aiming to improve support for those at risk, particularly within deprived communities.
Northern Ireland Bill Mandates Suicide Prevention Training for Frontline Workers
A bill introduced in Northern Ireland aims to mandate suicide prevention training for all frontline workers, addressing the 2023 statistic of 221 suicide deaths and aiming to improve support for those at risk, particularly within deprived communities.
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36% Bias Score
988 Lifeline Shows Success Amidst Budget Cuts
Three years after its launch, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline reports a 20% increase in calls and demonstrable effectiveness, but recent budget cuts eliminated its LGBTQ youth-specific service, which had over 1.3 million contacts since its 2022 launch.
988 Lifeline Shows Success Amidst Budget Cuts
Three years after its launch, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline reports a 20% increase in calls and demonstrable effectiveness, but recent budget cuts eliminated its LGBTQ youth-specific service, which had over 1.3 million contacts since its 2022 launch.
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52% Bias Score
US Defunds LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline Amidst Controversy
The US government is closing a part of its national suicide prevention hotline that specifically helps LGBTQ young people, claiming it promotes "radical gender ideology," despite evidence showing LGBTQ youth are at higher risk of suicide; the closure takes place during Pride month and shortly after ...
US Defunds LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline Amidst Controversy
The US government is closing a part of its national suicide prevention hotline that specifically helps LGBTQ young people, claiming it promotes "radical gender ideology," despite evidence showing LGBTQ youth are at higher risk of suicide; the closure takes place during Pride month and shortly after ...
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56% Bias Score
Hollywood Celebrities Urge US Government to Protect Funding for LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Lifeline
More than 100 Hollywood celebrities, including Pedro Pascal and Ariana Grande, signed an open letter to the US government on June 2nd, urging them to protect $50 million in funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 support to LGBTQ+ youth facing suicidal thoughts, citing the...
Hollywood Celebrities Urge US Government to Protect Funding for LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Lifeline
More than 100 Hollywood celebrities, including Pedro Pascal and Ariana Grande, signed an open letter to the US government on June 2nd, urging them to protect $50 million in funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 support to LGBTQ+ youth facing suicidal thoughts, citing the...
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48% Bias Score
AI-Generated Sextortion Leads to Teen Suicide
Elijah Heacock, a 17-year-old, died by suicide after receiving an AI-generated nude image and a $3,000 extortion demand; this highlights a surge in sextortion scams against minors using AI, with over 500,000 reports to the NCMEC last year and at least 20 suicides since 2021.
AI-Generated Sextortion Leads to Teen Suicide
Elijah Heacock, a 17-year-old, died by suicide after receiving an AI-generated nude image and a $3,000 extortion demand; this highlights a surge in sextortion scams against minors using AI, with over 500,000 reports to the NCMEC last year and at least 20 suicides since 2021.
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32% Bias Score
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