CA ACR167

Recognizes May 6, 2024, to May 10, 2024, inclusive, as Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California.

Notes that more than 42 percent of high school students experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, representing a 50-percent increase over the past decade according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Emphasizes that schools are ideally positioned to provide mental health services and programs that improve student connectedness and well-being.

Highlights the importance of school-based mental health professionals, including counselors, social workers, and psychologists, in identifying and treating students with mental health issues.

Advocates for reducing mental health stigma in schools and cultivating supportive, compassionate school cultures that promote safe learning environments for all students.