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CA HR36
Resolution
Status
Introduced
8/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Norma Torres
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AI Summary
- Proclaims September 5 through September 11, 2010, as "Suicide Prevention Week" in California
- Recognizes suicide as the 11th leading cause of death in the United States and the third leading cause among individuals aged 15-24
- Identifies that one person completes suicide every 15.2 minutes in the United States and approximately 4.6 million Americans are survivors of suicide
- Urges suicide prevention initiatives based on the National Strategy Prevention goals, including reducing stigma, developing community-based programs, restricting access to lethal means, and expanding mental health services
- Notes that Hispanic youth self-report higher rates of suicidal ideation and attempts compared to non-Hispanic youth, despite lower completed suicide rates
Legislative Description
Relative to Suicide Prevention Week.
Last Action
Ordered to third reading. Read and adopted. (Page 6935.).
8/31/2010
Full Bill Text
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