Houston Daily

Congressman Morgan Luttrell from Texas and Congressman Lou Correa from California have introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate September 25th as "National Stop SuiSilence Day." This initiative aims to address the ongoing need to break the silence and stigma surrounding mental health issues in the United States.

"Every single day too many of our brothers and sisters are lost to suicide," stated Congressman Luttrell. "This resolution is a call to action. It’s time we stand shoulder to shoulder as a nation and confront this crisis head-on."

Correa added, "Every year, we lose countless of our neighbors to the suicide epidemic. And even one life lost is far too many. It’s past time Congress stood together—Republicans and Democrats alike—and encourage every American to step up, speak out, and take action to take on this crisis once and for all."

The resolution presents alarming statistics from organizations such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These findings include that suicide claims over 45,000 American lives annually. Veterans are particularly affected, with an estimated 17 to 18 suicides per day, potentially rising to 44 when considering overlooked cases. Each death leaves behind about 135 people who are profoundly impacted.

By designating September 25th during Suicide Prevention Month as National Stop SuiSilence Day, the resolution calls on Americans—from individuals and families to local communities and government—to engage actively in addressing this issue. The goal is to learn the signs, break the silence, and end the stigma preventing many from seeking necessary help.