119-sres251

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 251 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 251

 Supporting the designation of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as 
 ``Children's Mental Health Awareness Week''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 May 22, 2025

 Mr. Husted (for himself and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Supporting the designation of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as 
 ``Children's Mental Health Awareness Week''.

Whereas millions of youth in the United States struggle with mental health 
 challenges, many of which suffer undiagnosed and untreated;
Whereas adults who struggle with mental health often show symptoms in their 
 youth that go unaddressed and can continue later in life;
Whereas childhood and adolescence can be challenging times in life, leaving our 
 youth especially vulnerable to anxiety, depression, bullying, and self-
 harm;
Whereas stigma surrounding mental health often prevents youth from seeking the 
 help and support they need, which can exacerbate the effects of mental 
 health conditions;
Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental 
 health conditions are chronic conditions, and untreated mental health 
 conditions can harm the development and well-being of children, 
 impacting their academic, social, and home environments;
Whereas youth suicide continues to be a significant public health crisis, 
 affecting families, individuals, and communities, and there is a need 
 for extensive suicide awareness and prevention programs; and
Whereas May 4 through May 10, 2025, is an opportunity to strengthen public 
 awareness of youth mental health conditions and advocate for meaningful 
 action to improve mental health care for children in the United States: 
 Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) supports the designation of May 4 through May 10, 2025, 
 as ``Children's Mental Health Awareness Week'' to raise 
 awareness of the mental health conditions facing our children 
 and the importance of early detection, treatment, intervention, 
 and prevention strategies;

    (2) recognizes the relationship between children's mental 
 health and plenty of outdoor recreation, a healthy diet, 
 regular socialization with peers, and adequate sleep;

    (3) urges youth mental health be categorized as a national 
 priority and calls for the continued promotion of mental health 
 in schools and communities;

    (4) applauds the collaboration of local, State, and Federal 
 organizations in promoting awareness of youth mental health and 
 providing support for those in need;

    (5) advocates for individuals, families, and communities to 
 participate in activities during ``Children's Mental Health 
 Awareness Week'' to promote mental health initiatives, reduce 
 stigma, and facilitate access to essential services and 
 resources; and

    (6) reaffirms the importance of mental health as a 
 necessary aspect of overall well-being and urges continued 
 efforts to facilitate access to mental health care for the 
 children of the United States.
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