A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 11, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".

3/12/2024, 2:51 AM

This resolution recognizes the importance of mental health and behavioral health for children and supports efforts to provide access to programs and services that support the mental health and well-being of children.

Bill 118 sres 235 is a resolution that aims to support the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 11, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day". The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about children's mental health issues and the need for increased support and resources for children who may be struggling with mental health challenges.

The resolution emphasizes the impact that mental health issues can have on children and the importance of early intervention and support. It also recognizes the role that families, schools, communities, and healthcare providers play in promoting positive mental health outcomes for children.

By designating a specific week and day to focus on children's mental health awareness, the resolution aims to bring attention to this important issue and encourage discussions and actions to support children's mental health needs. It also calls for increased funding and resources to address mental health challenges facing children and their families. Overall, Bill 118 sres 235 seeks to promote awareness, education, and support for children's mental health issues and to advocate for policies and programs that prioritize the mental well-being of children in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 235

Introduced on
2023-06-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the importance of mental health and behavioral health for children and supports efforts to provide access to programs and services that support the mental health and well-being of children.

Bill 118 sres 235 is a resolution that aims to support the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 11, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day". The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about children's mental health issues and the need for increased support and resources for children who may be struggling with mental health challenges.

The resolution emphasizes the impact that mental health issues can have on children and the importance of early intervention and support. It also recognizes the role that families, schools, communities, and healthcare providers play in promoting positive mental health outcomes for children.

By designating a specific week and day to focus on children's mental health awareness, the resolution aims to bring attention to this important issue and encourage discussions and actions to support children's mental health needs. It also calls for increased funding and resources to address mental health challenges facing children and their families. Overall, Bill 118 sres 235 seeks to promote awareness, education, and support for children's mental health issues and to advocate for policies and programs that prioritize the mental well-being of children in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 11, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
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Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/25/2023

This resolution recognizes the importance of mental health and behavioral health for children and supports efforts to provide access to programs and services that support the mental health and well-being of children.


Latest Action6/1/2023
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1959; text: CR S1902-1903)