Suicide is a leading cause of death among young adults, and over 1,000 college students commit suicide each year in the U.S. Many academic institutions utilize social media and suicide hotlines as prevention methods, however, despite the wide promotion, little is known about the effectiveness of suicide hotlines. A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the effectiveness and utilization patterns of popular suicide prevention hotlines. Additionally, an investigation of suicide prevalence and patterns among U.S. colleges and universities and prevention/intervention approaches used by academic institutions will be determined. As suicide is a major public health concern, information pertaining to successful prevention programs is of great value.
