Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September, 2026, as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

This resolution states that the House of Representatives recognizes suicide as a preventable national public health problem. It expresses support for designating September 2026 as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." It declares suicide prevention a priority and states that mental health is as important as physical health. It also supports developing strategies to increase access to mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services. The resolution does not create a program or provide funding.

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Sponsors

• Shri Thanedar Democrat sponsor
• 18 cosponsors