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Supporting Physician Suicide Awareness Day: Addressing Mental Health in Medicine

This US Senate resolution supports designating September 17 as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Its goal is to raise awareness about physician suicide and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the medical community. Citizens may benefit from increased awareness and support for healthcare workers, potentially leading to improved quality of medical care.
Key points
Designating September 17 as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to increase public awareness.
Highlighting the high suicide rates among physicians, especially women, and issues like burnout and stress.
Supporting research into the causes of physician suicide and barriers to mental health treatment.
Encouraging national discussion and educational activities on physician mental health.
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Print number: 117_SRES_364
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_364.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating September 17 as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to increase public awareness.
  • Highlighting the high suicide rates among physicians, especially women, and issues like burnout and stress.
  • Supporting research into the causes of physician suicide and barriers to mental health treatment.
  • Encouraging national discussion and educational activities on physician mental health.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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