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Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Support in Primary Care Offices

This new law aims to establish programs for self-harm and suicide prevention directly within primary care offices. This will provide citizens with easier access to psychological support, potentially improving their mental health and safety. Doctors will be able to identify individuals in need of help more quickly and refer them to specialists.
Key points
Primary care offices will receive grants to hire clinical social workers who will offer short-term psychological support.
Primary care physicians will screen patients for self-harm and suicide and, if necessary, refer them to specialists.
The program aims to increase the accessibility of mental health services within routine medical care.
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Additional Information
Suicide Prevention Assistance Act
Print number: HR 2648
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Process start date: 2021-04-19