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SRES 251

A resolution supporting the designation of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week".

119th Congress Introduced by Jon Husted

Designates May 4-10, 2025 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week to raise awareness and promote early intervention, prevention, and access to pediatric mental health care.

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Bill Summary · SRES 251

Summary of SRES 251 — A resolution designating May 4–10, 2025 as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week"

Overview

SRES 251 is a Senate Resolution introduced on May 22, 2025, sponsored by Jon Husted (primary). The measure designates May 4 through May 10, 2025 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. It is a non-binding resolution intended to raise awareness, encourage discussion, and promote actions to support children’s mental health. The resolution was agreed to by the Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent on May 22, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and raise awareness of mental health conditions affecting children.
  • To emphasize the importance of early detection, treatment, intervention, and prevention strategies for pediatric mental health.

Key Provisions (as adopted in the resolution)

1) designation of May 4–10, 2025 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week to promote awareness of pediatric mental health challenges and the value of early intervention and prevention.

2) recognition of the connection between children’s mental health and lifestyle factors, including outdoor recreation, a healthy diet, regular peer socialization, and adequate sleep.

3) urging that youth mental health be treated as a national priority, with ongoing promotion of mental health initiatives in schools and communities.

4) acknowledgment of the collaboration among local, state, and federal organizations in promoting awareness and providing support for children’s mental health needs.

5) advocacy for participation by individuals, families, and communities in activities during the awareness week to promote mental health initiatives, reduce stigma, and improve access to services and resources.

6) reaffirmation that mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being and a call for continued efforts to improve access to mental health care for American children.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Children and youth, along with families and communities involved in mental health awareness activities.
  • Schools, local and state health and education agencies, and organizations focused on pediatric mental health.
  • Federal, state, and local partners collaborating on mental health awareness and services.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced in the Senate on May 22, 2025.
  • Considered and agreed to in the Senate on May 22, 2025, by Unanimous Consent, with a preamble.
  • No amendments were required or adopted; the measure passed as reported.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Jon Husted

Bottom Line

SRES 251 is a non-binding Senate resolution designed to publicly designate a week for Children’s Mental Health Awareness, highlight factors influencing pediatric mental health, promote collaboration and access to services, and encourage broad participation to reduce stigma and improve outcomes for children.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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