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Proc 9317ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9317

World Suicide Prevention Day, 2015

This proclamation designates September 10, 2015 as World Suicide Prevention Day, calling on citizens and institutions to raise awareness of mental health resources and encouraging those in need to seek help. It highlights suicide's connection to mental health conditions, references the Affordable Care Act's mental health coverage expansions, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, and prior executive actions for veterans' mental health access.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 55215

Impact dates

  1. World Suicide Prevention Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 10, 2015 as World Suicide Prevention Day
  • Call upon citizens, government agencies, organizations, health care providers, and research institutions to raise awareness of mental health resources and support services
  • Encourage all those in need to seek care and treatment

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of September 10, 2015 as World Suicide Prevention Day

Near term (90d)

  • Awareness-raising activities by called-upon entities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • References to ACA protections and Clay Hunt Act may carry political valence but are descriptive, not directive
  • Proclamation's 'call upon' language is non-binding; no enforcement mechanism
  • Mention of 19 prior executive actions for veterans is retrospective, not creating new obligations
Proclamation 9317: World Suicide Prevention Day, 2015 · Executive Orders