The suicide prevention hotline, 988

Some mental health professionals worry that states without the designated funds or staffing will struggle to meet the expected demand when the new suicide prevention number, 988, lauches. In this piece, the large scale of the telephones compared to the central figure highlights the magnitude of the challenge and the weight of responsibility on those in the mental health field. This design is aimed to convey the deep concerns shared by professionals and the pressing need for adequate resources and support.