#741 The Promise And Perils Of 988 Ft. Zak Williams

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!