Supporting the designation of September 17, 2026, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.

AI-generated ?

Report an error

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

House would back efforts to raise awareness for physician mental health and suicide.

This resolution would have the House of Representatives formally support a national day to bring attention to the mental health crisis among doctors. It would also encourage the President to ask Americans to observe this day with educational activities. The goal is to reduce the stigma around mental health care for physicians.

What Would Change

Today, a public awareness day for physician suicide is already held on September 17 each year, but doctors still face high stress, stigma, and barriers to mental health care. If this resolution passes, the House of Representatives would formally support these awareness efforts, recognize the need for more research, and encourage the President to issue a proclamation for national observance on September 17, 2026. This would elevate the issue with official government backing.

Key Provisions

Supports national efforts to highlight the mental health crisis among doctors.
Encourages the President to ask Americans to observe National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on September 17, 2026.
Supports a day of reflection to honor doctors who have died by suicide.
Recognizes the need for more research into understanding and preventing physician suicide.

View on Congress.gov

HRES 1519 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

Supporting the designation of September 17, 2026, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

Lobbying Activity