Biden Honors World Suicide Prevention Day with Proclamation

President Biden underscores the urgency of accessible mental health care to combat rising suicide rates, pledging policy support and funding.

Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide last year, with over 10 million seriously considering it in 2022.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 34 and disproportionately affects veterans and new mothers.
Biden's proclamation highlights the need for affordable, quality mental health care and the challenges in accessing it.
The administration has implemented rules for insurers to cover mental health care equally to physical health care.
A National Strategy for Suicide Prevention has been released, detailing over 200 actions to enhance suicide prevention efforts.