Bill · H.Res. 441· House(119-HRES-441)

Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

Age: 57 years

Oregon

Introduced: 5/21/2025
Last activity: 5/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Andrea Salinas
Cosponsors: - 43 - 4

Health

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month." The text highlights a growing national mental health crisis involving increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide. It cites various statistics regarding the impact of stress, the pandemic, and social media on different demographics. The resolution emphasizes the need for better access to care, particularly for children, veterans, and specific communities. It aims to declare mental health a national priority to help remove the stigma associated with mental illness. Finally, it calls for increased funding and resources to support those affected.

Yes· 3 of 19

Would children be better off under this?+6
The resolution prioritizes resources for children and the prevention of mental health disorders in youth.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights the specific mental health struggles and care gaps faced by LGBTQ+ youth.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The resolution advocates for increased resources in schools to support student mental health.