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NJ SJR56
NJ SJR56Designates May of each year as "Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Awareness Month."
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates the month of May of each year as "Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Awareness Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness of emotional and behavioral disorders. Emotional and behavioral disorders are medical conditions that disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Emotional disturbances can affect people beyond their immediate emotional states, sometimes creating long-term mental health challenges that can affect physical, social, or cognitive skills. Children are, in many ways, more vulnerable than adults to mental illness, and children with mental illness have a far greater likelihood of being suspended from school, abusing drugs or alcohol, or ending up in the juvenile justice system. The joint resolution intends to promote awareness in hopes of improving the lives of people who have emotional and behavioral disorders.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates May of each year as "Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Awareness Month" in New Jersey to raise public understanding about mental health conditions that impact individuals' thinking, feeling, mood, and daily functioning. The resolution recognizes that emotional and behavioral disorders are medical conditions that can create long-term mental health challenges affecting physical, social, and cognitive skills, with children being particularly vulnerable to these conditions. By highlighting that many people do not receive treatment due to stigma, lack of understanding, or limited access to care, the resolution aims to promote awareness and reduce the negative perceptions surrounding mental illness. The joint resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to participate in activities and programs that support understanding and awareness of emotional and behavioral disorders, with the ultimate goal of helping individuals lead full and productive lives despite mental health challenges.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR56 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/56_I1.HTM |
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