#741 The Promise And Perils Of 988 Ft. Zak Williams
American Fever Dream · Betches Media
August 16, 202232m 56s
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Show Notes
Hosts: Amanda, Zak Williams
Topics:
- Zak Williams joins to discuss his new podcast project “CALL FOR HELP” in which hosts unpack the development and impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- How the death of Zak’s dad, the late Robin Williams, set him on a path to understand and improve mental health resources in the U.S.
- How 988 differs from previous crisis lines in terms of law enforcement involvement
- Just *how little* the US spends on mental health care when compared to other countries – seriously, this shocked us!
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