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Proclamation 10442

World Suicide Prevention Day, 2022

This proclamation designates September 10, 2022 as World Suicide Prevention Day, recognizing suicide as a public health crisis affecting disproportionately American Indian/Alaska Native youth, LGBTQI+ youth, rural men, veterans, and service members. It highlights administration efforts including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launch, mental health funding proposals, gun safety legislation with red-flag provisions, and a military/veteran suicide prevention strategy, while calling on Americans and all government levels to commit to suicide prevention.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 56239

Impact dates

  1. World Suicide Prevention Day designated

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 10, 2022 as World Suicide Prevention Day
  • Call upon all Americans, communities, organizations, and all levels of government to join in preventing suicide

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of September 10, 2022 as World Suicide Prevention Day
  • Call to action for Americans, communities, organizations, and all government levels

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Continued implementation of military/veteran suicide prevention strategy
  • Expansion of mental health care access and equity
  • Advancement of mental health research and services globally

Risks & tensions

  • Document references past legislative and administrative actions but creates no new binding obligations or funding mechanisms itself
  • Mental health funding proposals cited are budget requests, not appropriated amounts
  • Vague call to action lacks enforceable mandates or accountability mechanisms
Proclamation 10442: World Suicide Prevention Day, 2022 · Executive Orders