To Help Suicidal Teens Recover, Doctors Appoint 'Caring Adults'

The video discusses the rising mortality rates among 10 to 24-year-olds, primarily due to unintentional injuries and suicides. It highlights factors like depression, anxiety, social media, and the opioid crisis. A promising intervention, Youth Nominated Support Teams (YST), is introduced, which involves selecting caring adults to support at-risk teens. A study by the University of Michigan shows that YST significantly reduces suicide rates compared to standard treatments. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of caring adults in preventing youth suicides and provides resources like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

What role do caring adults play in the lives of at-risk adolescents according to the research?

What is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, and who can access it?