Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” Led to Call Surge to Suicide Line, Study Suggests
In 2017, Logic released a song named after the phone number of the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, “1-800-273-8255.” According to a recent study, the song actually led to a large increase in calls to the helpline. Researchers, writing in the BMJ, analyzed changes to daily call volumes to the lifeline during periods of high public attention for the song—including after an audience of millions watched Logic perform it at […]
