Bill > SR1715

This resolution recognizes March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol, highlighting Kansas's progress in improving mental health services and addressing mental health challenges. The resolution acknowledges that Kansas has improved to 22nd place in the Mental Health America Report and emphasizes the importance of reducing stigma around mental health treatment. It specifically recognizes Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLINK), which encourages middle and high school students to form peer groups supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The Kansas Mental Health Coalition is praised for its collaborative efforts to improve the lives of Kansans with mental illness and provide opportunities for individuals to share their experiences with policymakers. The resolution celebrates the state's strategic planning and investments in behavioral health services and notes that the Kansas Mental Health Coalition, Youth Crew, and Clay Counts YLINK will be visiting the Capitol on the designated day to meet with legislators and advocate for mental health services and wellness programs. The resolution was sponsored by multiple senators and aims to draw attention to the critical importance of mental health support and advocacy in the state.

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1715/