[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5660]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             OBSERVING CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL WELLNESS MONTH

  (Mrs. KIM of California asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, September marks National 
Children's Emotional Wellness Month.
  Depression and anxiety impact far too many children and teenagers. 
One in five Americans ages 3 through 17 suffers from an emotional, 
mental, or behavioral disorder, according to NIH.
  Pediatricians, therapists, and mental health care providers work 
around the clock to support the emotional needs and well-being of our 
youth.
  Local nonprofits, such as the Extraordinary Lives Foundation in 
California's 40th District, can also play a role in addressing the 
emotional and mental health challenges among young Americans through 
unique approaches such as therapeutic resources and educational 
opportunities.
  Madam Speaker, I thank our mental health care providers for equipping 
children and families with tools to adapt to difficult circumstances 
and express emotions in a healthy way.
  Together, we will create a better future for our children.

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