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Supporting Physician Suicide Awareness Day: Reducing Mental Health Stigma

This House Resolution supports designating September 17 as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. The aim is to highlight the high suicide rates among doctors and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues in this profession. Citizens can learn more about the challenges faced by physicians, fostering greater empathy and support for healthcare workers.
Key points
Designating September 17 as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to raise public awareness.
Highlighting that suicide rates among physicians are significantly higher than in the general population.
Encouraging research into barriers to treatment and mental health support for physicians.
Supporting educational activities and awareness campaigns on physician mental health.
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Supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, 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.
Print number: HRES 690
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Process start date: 2023-09-14