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Suicide Prevention Act: Hospital Support and Data Monitoring.

This act introduces programs aimed at preventing self-harm and suicide. Citizens can expect improved support in hospital emergency departments and data monitoring, which will help create more effective prevention programs. The goal is to increase safety and access to help for individuals in crisis.
Key points
Hospitals will receive funding for suicide prevention programs, including screenings and short-term assistance.
A system for monitoring self-harm and suicide data will be established to better understand the issue and respond to it.
Priority support will be given to regions with high rates of self-harm and to rural and Native American communities.
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Additional Information
Suicide Prevention Act
Print number: HR 2955
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-04