119th Congress
H.Res. 1519

Designates September 17 as Physician Suicide Awareness Day

Names September 17, 2026 as a day to draw attention to suicide among physicians and to reduce stigma around their mental health care.

  • September 17, 2026 would be National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
  • Asks for more research on physician suicide and barriers to treatment
  • Encourages the President to ask people to observe the day with awareness activities
  • Notes about 7 in 10 physicians report stigma around seeking mental health care

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