H.Res. 697 — Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

This section recognizes suicide as a preventable national public health problem, supports the designation of National Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day, declares suicide prevention as a priority, acknowledges that no single prevention program or effort is appropriate for all populations, recognizes that suicide is most often an impulsive act occurring during a moment of overwhelming hopelessness and despair, recognizes that mental health is equally as important as physical health, and supports the development and implementation of strategies to increase access to quality mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services.