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House of Representatives
Session of 2017 - 2018 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: June 18, 2018 09:56 AM
From: Representative Kerry A. Benninghoff
To: All House members
Subject: September 2018 as "Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2018 as "Suicide Prevention Day" in PA
 
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 3000 people, on average, die by suicide daily. Over 1900 Pennsylvania lives are taken by suicide annually! For every person who completes a suicide, it is estimated that 25 individuals have attempted to end their lives!

Suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death which is influenced by psychosocial, cultural, and environmental risk factors that can be prevented through worldwide responses that address these main risk factors. There is strong evidence indicating that adequate prevention can reduce suicide rates.

I plan to introduce a resolution naming September 2018 as Suicide Prevention Month and September 10, 2018 as Suicide Prevention Day in Pennsylvania. This resolution aims to:
  • Raise awareness that suicide is preventable
  • Improve education about suicide
  • Spread information about suicide awareness
  • Decrease stigmatization regarding suicide
I will be introducing this bill on Friday, June 22nd! Please join me by becoming a cosponsor of this important resolution.



Introduced as HR1009