Search Results: keywords:"mental illness"

  • S. RES. 709 — Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:293

    S. RES. 709 expresses support for naming May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in the United States. The resolution underscores the importance of mental health, recognizing it as a national priority, and emphasizes the need for removing the stigma around mental illness....

    Simple Explanation

    In S. RES. 709, the Senate wants to call May 2024 "Mental Health Awareness Month" to remind everyone that taking care of our minds is as important as taking care of our bodies. They want to help people talk about mental health without feeling embarrassed and make sure everyone can get help if they need it.

  • H. RES. 1165 — Expressing support for the designation of April as Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:149

    H. RES. 1165 supports the designation of April as "Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month." It highlights the importance of raising awareness about co-occurring disorders, where a person simultaneously suffers from a mental illness and a substance use disorder. The resolution...

    Simple Explanation

    In April, people want to focus on helping those who have both a mental illness and troubles with drugs or alcohol. By doing this, they hope more people will learn about these problems so they can find better ways to help those affected feel better.

  • H. RES. 1206 — Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:453

    H. RES. 1206 supports the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" to emphasize the importance of mental health and remove the stigma associated with mental illness. The resolution highlights a rise in mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and...

    Simple Explanation

    In May 2024, Congress wants everyone to know that taking care of our feelings and thoughts is important, just like taking care of our bodies. They want to help more people talk about mental health and get the help they need without feeling embarrassed.

  • S. RES. 710 — Supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:336

    S. RES. 710 is a resolution in the U.S. Senate that supports designating May 29, 2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day." The resolution aims to raise awareness about mental health issues in the agricultural sector and decrease the stigma associated with mental...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 710 is a suggestion from some very important people in the U.S. Senate to make May 29, 2024, a special day called "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day," where everyone learns about how farmers can feel sad or worried sometimes, and helps them feel better and less alone.