New Jersey designates September 22nd as "Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day.
The bill designates September 22nd of each year as "Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day" in New Jersey. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the increased risk of suicide among veterans and active military personnel. It seeks to inform the public about available resources, including hotlines and mental health workshops, and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health treatments. The resolution also requests the Governor to issue a proclamation annually, encouraging appropriate activities and programs to honor and remember those who have died by suicide.
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