CA ACR135

Proclaims the week of September 4-10, 2022, as "Suicide Prevention Week in California"

Recognizes suicide as a public health problem and statewide responsibility, with the designated week overlapping with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10

Notes that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, with approximately 130 suicides occurring daily (one every 11 minutes)

Highlights that youth suicide rates (ages 15-24) have increased over 200 percent in the last 50 years and an estimated 22 veterans commit suicide daily

Acknowledges California's Suicide Prevention Program, the 2008 Strategic Plan on Suicide Prevention, and organizations working to prevent suicide and support survivors