{"id":2338971,"date":"2024-09-10T03:36:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T07:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-issues-proclamation-for-world-suicide-prevention-day-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-10T03:40:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T07:40:42","slug":"biden-issues-proclamation-for-world-suicide-prevention-day-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-issues-proclamation-for-world-suicide-prevention-day-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden issues proclamation for World Suicide Prevention Day &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-issues-proclamation-for-world-suicide-prevention-day-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2338971&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>On September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day aims to raise awareness\u2063 and reduce\u200d suicide rates worldwide. This day encourages solidarity through the wearing of yellow, as emphasized by the\u2064 National Institutes of \u200cHealth. In recognition of this event, President Joe\u2062 Biden issued a proclamation highlighting the\u200b ongoing crisis \u200cof \u2064suicides in the U.S., \u200cnoting that nearly 50,000 Americans lost their lives to suicide last\u2063 year and that suicide is notably prevalent among young individuals and veterans. Biden stressed\u200c the importance of affordable mental health\u200c treatment \u200band pledged his\u2063 administration&#8217;s efforts to improve access to such care, acknowledging the difficulties \u2062many\u2063 face\u2062 in getting help. He pointed out that while there are no simple solutions to suicide, increasing\u2064 access to mental health \u200dsupport is crucial for saving lives.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Biden issues proclamation for World Suicide Prevention Day<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1757170\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>World <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/suicide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Suicide<\/a> Prevention Day is September 10. It is a day set aside to emphasize efforts to help reduce the number of suicides that occur around the world each year. The objective of this <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.nih.gov\/working-nih\/civil\/world-suicide-prevention-day-september-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">day of awareness<\/a> is to &ldquo;focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most, and remember those affected by suicide.&rdquo; Observers of this day are asked to wear yellow as a sign of solidarity, according to the National Institutes of Health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>In recognition of all those suffering from suicidal thoughts and ideation, President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Joe Biden<\/a> issued a proclamation on Monday honoring World Suicide Prevention Day.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Too many Americans have lost their lives to suicide,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2024\/09\/09\/world-suicide-prevention-day-2024\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read Biden&rsquo;s proclamation<\/a>. &ldquo;Last year, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide, and in 2022, over 10 million seriously considered suicide. In 2022, suicide was the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 14 and 25 to 34, and the suicide rate for veterans was 50 percent higher than for anyone else.&nbsp; Suicide is also a leading cause of maternal death.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Biden emphasized the importance of seeking treatment and making treatment affordable. He acknowledged the financial challenges people face and pledged to connect more people in the country with quality and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-teachers-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-strike\/\" title=\"Portland teachers have reached a tentative agreement to end their strike\">cost-effective treatment options<\/a>. He explained how his administration is helping achieve this objective.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Though there is no single cause or solution for suicide, we know that access to treatment and support can save lives,&rdquo; Biden said. &ldquo;However, getting care in a crisis can be hard to access or afford.&nbsp; In 2021, less than half of all adults with mental illness received the care they needed.&nbsp; And nearly 70 percent of children who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-abbott-to-texas-agencies-investigate-sex-change-procedures-for-trans-youths-as-child-abuse\/\" title=\"Gov Abbott to Texas Agencies: Investigate \u201cSex Change\u201d Procedures for Trans Youths as Child Abuse\">seek mental health care<\/a> cannot find it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A key part of my Unity Agenda is to connect more Americans to affordable, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-clears-key-hurdles-on-stalled-spending-measure-with-flurry-of-amendments\/\" title=\"Senate makes progress on stalled spending measure with flurry of amendments.\">quality mental health care<\/a> and strengthen our mental health care system &mdash; which will help address many of the risk factors associated with suicide,&rdquo; Biden said. &ldquo;My Administration issued a rule that requires insurers to cover mental health care just as they do physical health care, and to make changes if required analyses show that health insurers are providing insufficient access to mental health care &mdash; an important step in ensuring people can get the mental health care they need.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Biden concluded with an optimistic tone, promising to do what he can to help elevate the quality of mental healthcare people receive in the country. Additionally, as part of his proclamation, he vowed to ameliorate programs that are focused on suicide prevention to hopefully save the lives of people in crisis in the future.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;During World Suicide Prevention Day, we recommit to improving suicide prevention programs and putting affordable, accessible mental health care within reach of communities across our Nation &mdash; for all the lives we have lost and all those we can still save,&rdquo; Biden said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1757170\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1757170\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biden Declares World Suicide Prevention Day<\/p>\n<p>World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on September 10, aims to highlight initiatives aimed at decreasing the global suicide rate. The day&#8217;s purpose is to &#8220;concentrate efforts on providing treatment to those in greatest need and to honor those impacted by suicide.&#8221; Participants are encouraged to wear yellow as a symbol of support, as noted by the National Institutes of Health.<\/p>\n<p>In acknowledgment of individuals grappling with suicidal thoughts, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation on Monday in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. His statement highlighted the tragic loss of life due to suicide: \u201cToo many Americans have lost their lives to suicide,\u201d he stated. \u201cLast year, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide, and over 10 million seriously contemplated it in 2022. That same year, suicide was the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10-14 and 25-34; for veterans, the rate was 50% higher than for other groups. Additionally, it remains a significant cause of maternal mortality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Biden stressed the necessity for accessible and affordable mental health treatment while recognizing the financial barriers many face. He committed his administration to connecting more individuals with quality care options that are also cost-effective. \u201cWhile there is no single reason or solution for suicide,\u201d Biden remarked, \u201cwe understand that access to treatment and support can save lives.\u201d He pointed out that in 2021 less than half of adults with mental illness received necessary care and nearly 70% of children seeking mental health services were unable to find help.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA crucial aspect of my Unity Agenda is linking more Americans with affordable quality mental health care while strengthening our system,\u201d Biden continued. He mentioned new regulations requiring insurers to cover mental health services similarly as physical health care and making adjustments if analyses reveal inadequate access.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding on an optimistic note, Biden pledged his commitment towards enhancing mental healthcare quality across the nation while also improving programs focused on preventing suicides in hopes of saving lives during crises in the future. &#8220;On World Suicide Prevention Day,&#8221; he said, &#8220;we reaffirm our dedication towards enhancing prevention programs and ensuring accessible mental healthcare for communities nationwide\u2014for all those we have lost and all those we can still save.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2338972,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AP23081793617681.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3620,35390,23238,40518],"class_list":["post-2338971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-biden","tag-mental-health","tag-proclamation","tag-world-suicide-prevention-day"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AP23081793617681.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2338971"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338971\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2338972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2338971"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2338971"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2338971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}