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Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention: New Support Programs

This act introduces programs to better monitor self-harm and suicide cases and provide rapid assistance. Hospitals will receive support to create suicide prevention programs, including screenings and referrals for further care. This aims to save lives and provide support to individuals in crisis.
Key points
Expansion of data collection on self-harm and suicide to improve response and develop prevention programs.
Financial support for hospital emergency departments for suicide prevention programs, including screenings and short-term services.
Ability to hire and train hospital staff to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Suicide Prevention Act
Print number: S 1062
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2025-03-13