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This resolution recognizes May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, acknowledging the critical importance of mental health and the challenges faced by individuals with mental illness. The resolution highlights several key points, including that mental illnesses are biologically-based brain disorders affecting people across all demographics, with the National Institutes of Health estimating that over 20% of adolescents and 59.3 million adults in the United States experience mental health challenges. The resolution emphasizes that mental illnesses can strike during adolescence and young adulthood, and that individuals with mental illness often face discrimination in education, employment, and housing. Furthermore, it notes the significant economic impact of untreated mental illness on employers and stresses the importance of proper identification, treatment, and support. The resolution calls on government agencies, institutions, businesses, schools, and residents of Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of mental illnesses and to support accessible services for individuals experiencing mental health challenges throughout the Commonwealth.

Health and Social Services

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