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Presidential Proclamation for World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

Original title: World Suicide Prevention Day, 2024

September 9, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation outlines current federal resources and policy priorities regarding mental health services available to the public.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

The administration has expanded access to confidential treatment and removed cost-sharing for the first three mental health visits.

Health Insurers

Insurers are required to cover mental health care equivalent to physical health care and provide access data for analysis.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 9, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden issued a proclamation designating September 10, 2024, as World Suicide Prevention Day. The document highlights administration efforts to expand mental health access, including the 988 crisis line, funding for behavioral health clinics, and new rules for mental health insurance coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the number to call for immediate mental health support?

You can call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor.

Is there a specific resource for expectant mothers?

Yes, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can be reached at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).

Key Facts

Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide last year.
Suicide was the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10-14 and 25-34 in 2022.
The administration launched the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
The American Rescue Plan provided over $12 billion for mental health and substance use services.
A new rule requires insurers to cover mental health care equivalent to physical health care.

Why It Matters

This proclamation outlines current federal resources and policy priorities regarding mental health services available to the public.

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Discoveries

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Mental Health Parity Enforcement

The administration is moving toward stricter enforcement of mental health coverage parity by requiring insurers to submit to analyses of their access levels.

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