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MI HR0398

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Erika Geiss

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares September 23-29, 2018, as Suicide Prevention Week in Michigan
  • Identifies suicide as the 10th leading cause of death in Michigan with over 1,300 deaths in 2016
  • Notes suicide is the second leading cause of death for Michigan residents aged 15-24 and a leading cause among college students
  • Emphasizes that suicide prevention is possible through mental health treatment, public awareness of warning signs, and reduction of stigma surrounding mental health
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards and mental health advocates throughout the state

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare September 23-29, 2018, as Suicide Prevention Week in the state of Michigan.

Suicide Prevention Month

Last Action

Adopted

9/26/2018

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