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This resolution recognizes the critical issue of suicide by highlighting alarming national statistics, including over 720,000 global suicide deaths annually and 1.5 million suicide attempts in the United States in 2023. The resolution specifically designates September 2025 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania, drawing attention to the serious public health challenge of suicide, which is the eleventh-leading cause of death in the United States and the second-leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 14. The resolution notes that suicide rates increased to a peak of 14.1 per 100,000 individuals, resulting in approximately 49,000 deaths in 2023 (or one death every 11 minutes), and acknowledges that stigma surrounding mental health often prevents individuals from seeking necessary treatment. By passing this resolution, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention and encourages residents of the Commonwealth to provide support for those struggling with mental health challenges.

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