SRES 709 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

This resolution expresses the U.S. Senate's support for designating May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" to promote public understanding of mental health challenges. It highlights issues like untreated childhood depression, disparities in mental health care access for communities of color, and social media's impact on youth mental health. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but declares mental health a national priority and encourages efforts to reduce stigma and improve access to services. It urges individuals and organizations to use the month to support mental well-being and those living with mental illness.
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Introduced May 23, 2024 Last action May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3892)
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May 23, 2024
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