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PRINTER'S NO. 1121
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 138
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MALONE, TARTAGLIONE, MASTRIANO, KEARNEY,
PENNYCUICK, HUGHES, FONTANA, SCHWANK, BROWN, CAPPELLETTI,
CULVER, COMITTA, KANE AND HUTCHINSON, AUGUST 25, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, AUGUST 25, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of September 2025 as "Suicide Prevention
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, September is recognized nationwide as "Suicide
Prevention Month"; and
WHEREAS, Suicide is a significant public health concern at
the global, national and state levels; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, in 2023, approximately 49,000
people died by suicide, which is 1 death every 11 minutes; and
WHEREAS, Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, Suicide is the second leading cause of death for
individuals who are 10 to 14 years of age and 25 to 34 years of
age; and
WHEREAS, Suicide is the third leading cause of death for
individuals who are 15 to 24 years of age; and
WHEREAS, In 2023, nearly 2,000 individuals died by suicide in
this Commonwealth; and
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WHEREAS, More than 20% of Pennsylvanians experience mental
health struggles every year; and
WHEREAS, More than 7% of Pennsylvanians experience serious
mental health struggles every year; and
WHEREAS, In 2023, the nationwide suicide rate among males was
almost four times higher than that among females, yet males
report mental health struggles at lower rates than females; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who are 85 years of age and older have
the highest rates of suicide, yet they report mental health
struggles at lower rates than other age cohorts; and
WHEREAS, More than 4% of the adult population in the United
States has experienced suicidal ideation, and for children under
18 years of age in the United States, this number increases
dramatically to 18%; and
WHEREAS, The stigma surrounding suicide and mental health
prevents individuals, communities, organizations and governments
from engaging in open discussions about these issues; and
WHEREAS, Every September, "Suicide Prevention Month" is
recognized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to raise
awareness and foster dialogue surrounding this urgent mental
health issue that affects all of our communities; and
WHEREAS, The theme for this year's "Suicide Prevention Month"
is "Start a Conversation. Be the Difference," which encourages
individuals to check in on their loved ones and community
members; and
WHEREAS, The theme acknowledges the importance of being
present and truly listening to those around us, as a way to help
save lives; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of September
2025 as "Suicide Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
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