Campus IDs to Feature 988 Mental Health Lifeline

Active Minds, a nonprofit focused on youth mental health, has introduced the Campus Lifeline Act in Congress. This bipartisan bill aims to make mental health resources more visible and accessible on college campuses, notably by featuring the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on student ID cards. The initiative builds on the success of the 988 Lifeline, which has been linked to a significant drop in youth suicide rates. What does it mean for you? If you're a student, this could mean easier access to essential mental health resources just a glance away on your ID. For everyone else, it's a step towards a world where mental health support is as common as a trip to the campus health center.