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This resolution recognizes May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant prevalence and impact of mental health conditions in the United States and the Commonwealth. The resolution notes that approximately 1.8 million adults in Pennsylvania have a mental health condition, and more than 1 in 5 adults nationwide live with a mental illness, with about 5% experiencing serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. The resolution emphasizes that mental illness can affect anyone, influenced by factors such as trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and chronic medical conditions, and that mental health significantly impacts physical health and daily social-emotional functioning. While acknowledging improved public understanding of mental health in recent years, the resolution calls for continued efforts to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma. The Senate resolves to recognize the importance of mental health to individual well-being and commit to pursuing policies that promote mental health resources, education, treatment, and insurance coverage on par with physical health services.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=96