[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 743 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 743

      Supporting the designation of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as 
              ``Children's Mental Health Awareness Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 20, 2026

  Mr. Husted (for himself and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, 
                          Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Supporting the designation of May 3 through May 9, 2026, 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, 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 3 through May 9, 2026, 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 3 through May 9, 2026, 
        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 
        well-being 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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