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On the recordSeptember 21, 2023
Today, I rise to shed light on a critical issue that affects countless lives: suicide. National Suicide Prevention Month is not just a time of remembrance. It is a call to action. Mental health struggles are not a sign of weakness and seeking help should not be stigmatized. We must come together to support individuals in crisis, especially our servicemembers, who have sacrificed so much for our Nation. Let us remember that each life is precious and that there is always hope, even in the darkest of times. Reach out to your loved ones, check on your friends, and be the beacon of support that someone might desperately need. Together, we can speak out about mental health and degrade the barriers to treatment. This National Suicide Prevention Month, let us work hand in hand to ensure that everyone knows they are not alone and that help is always within reach. Together, we can make a difference and save lives. ____________________
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Republican · Iowa

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