Resolution Recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes a formal federal policy priority to increase access to mental health and suicide prevention services, which may influence future funding and legislative focus on public health programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Mental health service providers

The resolution prioritizes the expansion of services they provide and the implementation of new prevention strategies.

Veterans

The resolution highlights rising suicide rates among veterans as a specific area of concern for policy focus.

Postpartum individuals

The resolution identifies suicide as a leading cause of maternal mortality, bringing focus to this specific demographic.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution formally recognizes suicide as a major public health issue and expresses support for designating September as National Suicide Prevention Month and September 10, 2024, as World Suicide Prevention Day. It commits the House of Representatives to prioritizing suicide prevention and expanding access to mental health and substance abuse services.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This resolution establishes a formal federal policy priority to increase access to mental health and suicide prevention services, which may influence future funding and legislative focus on public health programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide new funding for mental health services?

No, this is a resolution expressing support and policy priorities; it does not contain specific appropriations or funding allocations.

What is the goal of designating September as National Suicide Prevention Month?

The resolution aims to raise awareness, reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions, and prioritize the development of suicide prevention strategies.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Maternal Mental Health

The resolution explicitly links suicide prevention to maternal mortality, highlighting a specific focus on the perinatal and postpartum periods.

National Institutes of Health

Connected Entities

dateSeptember“Month designated for Suicide Prevention Month”Map →

dateSeptember 10, 2024“Date designated for World Suicide Prevention Day”Map →

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