PA HR313

Designates September 7-13, 2025, as "National Suicide Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania

Recognizes that more than 49,000 Americans and 1,976 Pennsylvanians died by suicide in 2023, with Pennsylvania's rate at 15.2 per 100,000 people

Notes suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in Pennsylvania, with more than twice as many suicide deaths as homicides in 2023

Encourages residents to use sensitive language such as "died by suicide" rather than stigmatizing terms like "committed suicide," "completed suicide," "successful," or "failed"

Emphasizes prevention, education, advocacy, and community support as keys to addressing suicide stigma