Patterns and characteristics of ‘calls of despair’: a service evaluation using Yorkshire Ambulance Service data

The findings highlight the utility of ambulance service data in understanding despair-related crises, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged and young populations. Ambulance data offers a valuable lens for public health monitoring, capturing acute needs often absent in traditional healthcare datasets. These insights emphasise the need for targeted interventions and cross-sectoral approaches to address the underlying drivers of despair.