Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Mental Health: Support for Awareness Month
This resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Resolutions that name awareness months are very common and almost always pass because they do not cost money or change laws.
Key Points
- This resolution officially recognizes May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. It aims to reduce the shame people feel about mental health issues and focus on scientific ways to help people recover.
- The proposal highlights a major crisis in the country. It points out that over 58 million adults live with mental illness and that stress levels are so high that many people struggle to go to work or school.
- It specifically mentions that young people, veterans, and communities of color face the biggest challenges. For example, nearly 3 in 5 teenage girls reported feeling constantly sad or hopeless.
- By passing this, the House of Representatives would declare mental health a top national priority. It also calls for more money to be spent on mental health services and better access to care for everyone.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
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