Crisis Text Line has counseled teens through nearly 2 million problems. Here’s how this idea got its start.

From Kate Torgovnick May / TED Blog: The ‘Crisis Text Line‘ works with teens to prevent suicide and help them deal with the pressures of depression and anxiety. The hotline connects the teens to trained counselors, who communicate with them via text messages. The resources has increased accessibility and expands access to professional mental health counseling nationwide.

Read the Solutions Insights Lab interview with Dena Trujillo of Crisis Text Line.

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May 6, 2014

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