[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1334-E1335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO ADD SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES TO SCHOOL 
                          IDENTIFICATION CARDS

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, in 2016, there were nearly 
45,000 suicides nationwide, making it the tenth-leading cause of death.

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  Tragically, among teenagers and young adults, the suicide rate is 
particularly alarming, with suicide the second-leading cause of death 
for people between the ages of 10 and 24.
  For people experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, the 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line provide free 
and confidential round-the-clock support. Many colleges and 
universities also offer mental health resources on campus.
  To raise awareness of these available resources, my legislation 
simply requires colleges and universities to provide the contact 
information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; Crisis Text 
Line; and a campus mental health center, if applicable, on student 
identification cards. For colleges and universities that do not provide 
identification cards to their students, schools must ensure that the 
information is available on their website.
  Suicide is a major public health problem. Providing information on 
existing suicide prevention resources can help students experiencing 
suicidal thoughts or emotional distress and potentially save lives.

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