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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