Search Results: keywords:"mental well-being"

  • 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....

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    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. R. 1409 — To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program for skills-for-success courses for all first-year students enrolled at certain institutions of higher education.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,430

    H. R. 1409, also known as the "College Thriving Act," aims to establish a grant program directed by the Secretary of Education. This program would fund the creation of "skills-for-success" courses at certain colleges for all first-year students. These courses focus on...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 1409 is a bill that wants to help new college students learn important skills like managing their time and feeling good by giving money to schools to create special classes. Schools with more students needing extra help get first pick at the money, but it's important to make sure every school knows exactly how they can use it wisely.