Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.

This measure says mental health should be treated as seriously as physical health to help fight the crises of suicide and drug overdoses in the United States. It highlights the need to put mental health on equal footing so people can get the care and attention they need .

Here are the key points at a glance:

• Who is affected: People, families, and communities dealing with mental health challenges, suicide, and drug overdoses across the U.S.
• What changes: A call to make mental health a top priority, equal to physical health, to address these emergencies
• Why it matters: Elevating mental health can lead to better awareness, treatment, and support for those in need