S.Res. 743

[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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