[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 84 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

  (Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, May is Mental Health Month. When 
we think about health in general, we normally think of physical bodies. 
When someone is hurt, we can often tell. I did mixed martial arts and I 
know a little thing or two about physical hurt.
  The thing is, we can't always tell when someone in our lives is 
struggling internally. Mental and emotional health is health, 
especially after the difficult and isolating years of the pandemic, and 
it is absolutely critical that we treat it as such.
  This month and every month, I encourage folks to check in on your 
families, neighbors, and friends. I know I am going to do the same. If 
you or someone you know needs help, we have some amazing local 
organizations in Kansas' Third District, like Zero Reasons Why or the 
Johnson County Mental Health Center, who are ready to assist you 
however they can, or you can call 988 to speak with a trained 
counselor.
  Finally, to our youth who may be struggling right now--I see you. 
Even on the toughest days, please know that you are not alone. Please 
don't be afraid to ask for help.

  Mr. Speaker, I am going to keep working to improve access to mental 
health so folks in Kansas and around the country can have the resources 
they need to take better care of themselves and their loved ones.

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