HR0971

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
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    WHEREAS, Mental illnesses, such as depression, bipolar 
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disorder, schizophrenia, and many others, can lead to suicide 
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attempts if left untreated; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, Mental illness is recognized as a disorder of the 
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mind and body; if left undiagnosed, undertreated, or untreated, 
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mental illness increases the chances of an attempted or 
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successful suicide; and

  
 
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    WHEREAS, Many suicides are  derived from depression and 
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other mental disorders, a substance abuse disorder, or a 
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combination of both; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, The stigma associated with suicide is the result 
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of a lack of understanding of mental illness; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The survivors of suicide represent a large group 
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of people who suffer alone and in silence; and
 
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    WHEREAS, For every successful suicide, there are an 
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estimated minimum of 6 suicide survivors; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the 
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United States; therefore, be it
  
 
 


 






HR0971
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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express our support for improved suicide awareness in the State 
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of Illinois in order to educate citizens about mental illness 
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and other disorders that can lead to suicide and successful 
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diagnoses and treatment of the underlying causes of suicide, 
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thereby increasing the numbers of survivors.