Supporting the designation of September 17, 2026, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced
Summary
National Physician Suicide Awareness Day would be designated for September 17, 2026 to raise public awareness about physician suicide and reduce stigma around physician mental health. The resolution would also encourage a day of reflection to honor physicians who died by suicide, support more research into causes and barriers to care, and ask the President to issue a proclamation promoting education and awareness.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 9/8/2026
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 9/8/2026
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
NJ • D
Sponsored 9/8/2026
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/8/2026
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