A Resolution recognizing the week of September 7 through 13, 2025, as "National Suicide Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution officially recognizes the week of September 7-13, 2025, as National Suicide Prevention Week in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the serious issue of suicide in the state, citing statistics on deaths by suicide and the importance of addressing related stigma. It also encourages the use of specific language when discussing suicide deaths to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
Key provisions
- Designates September 7-13, 2025, as National Suicide Prevention Week in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the high number of suicide deaths in Pennsylvania (over 49,000 in 2023, including 1,976 Pennsylvanians).
- Notes Pennsylvania's suicide rate of 15.2 per 100,000 people in 2023.
- Recognizes suicide as the eleventh leading cause of death in Pennsylvania.
- Highlights the underreporting of suicide due to stigma.
- Encourages the use of specific language when discussing suicide deaths to avoid stigma.
- Discourages the use of terms like "committed suicide" and "successful/failed".
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Healthcare professionals
- Mental health advocates
- Individuals at risk of suicide
- Families affected by suicide
Notable changes
- Promotes the use of specific language regarding suicide deaths to reduce stigma.
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Primary sponsor
Jennifer O'Mara
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Christopher Rabb
Danielle Friel Otten
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