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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 20, 2024
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Across the country, more than 60 million Americans are affected by mental illness. Unfortunately, many of those 60 million feel that they are alone, but we are here to let those struggling know that they are not alone.

No matter how dark the world may seem, there are people who care for you, and there are resources to help within an arm's reach. This world is worth being a part of, and you are too special for the darkness to win.

As co-chair of the bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder Task Force, we are encouraging everyone to spread awareness about suicide prevention. Help us break the stigma around mental health. Lend a hand. Look out for those in need of help, and remember it is okay not to be okay, but it is not okay to try and fight this on your own.

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