[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 147 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mrs. McCLAIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize September as 
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
  Across the country, more than 60 million Americans are affected by 
mental illness. Unfortunately, many of those 60 million feel that they 
are alone, but we are here to let those struggling know that they are 
not alone.
  No matter how dark the world may seem, there are people who care for 
you, and there are resources to help within an arm's reach. This world 
is worth being a part of, and you are too special for the darkness to 
win.
  As co-chair of the bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Abuse 
Disorder Task Force, we are encouraging everyone to spread awareness 
about suicide prevention. Help us break the stigma around mental 
health. Lend a hand. Look out for those in need of help, and remember 
it is okay not to be okay, but it is not okay to try and fight this on 
your own.

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