WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following weekly column on Sept. 25, 2023: * * * In recent years, our nation has experienced an alarming spike in poor mental health that was exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Sadly, too many Americans have faced symptoms of anxiety, depression or more. This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is a critical reminder to take mental health seriously and promote a healthy and mindful lifestyle. In 2020, congressional lawmaker  more