A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

This resolution (SRES 376) symbolically recognizes suicide as a serious public health issue and designates September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" to honor the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It does not create new programs but formally supports the national crisis line, which provides 24/7 mental health support via phone, chat, and text in over 150 languages. The resolution highlights the lifeline's role in connecting over 18 million people to crisis services since 2022 and cites statistics showing its effectiveness (98% of users found it helpful). It encourages public awareness of the service and broader efforts to expand mental health resources. The resolution directly affects the public by promoting recognition of the lifeline's importance in suicide prevention.