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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 743—SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 3 THROUGH MAY
9, 2026, AS “CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK”
Mr. HUSTED (for himself and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
S. Res. 743
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.