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House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: August 9, 2016 10:09 AM
From: Representative Kerry A. Benninghoff
To: All House members
Subject: September as Suicide Prevention Month
 
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 3000 people, on average, die by suicide daily. Over 1300 Pennsylvania lives are taken by suicide annually! For every person who completes a suicide, 20 or more may attempt 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 2016 as Suicide Prevention Month in Pennsylvania. Suicide Prevention Month aims to:
  • Raise awareness that suicide is preventable
  • Improve education about suicide
  • Spread information about suicide awareness
  • Decrease stigmatization regarding suicide
Please join me by becoming a cosponsor of this important resolution.


Introduced as HR968