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DE HCR26

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

6/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Longhurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware
  • Acknowledges that 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness annually, with less than half receiving treatment
  • Notes that over 100 Americans die by suicide daily and suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34
  • References House Bill No. 100, which proposes creating a mental health services unit to fund counselors, psychologists, social workers, and mental health therapists in schools with kindergarten through 5th grade students
  • Calls upon citizens, government agencies, and others to raise mental health awareness and help Delawareans live longer, healthier, more productive lives

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Month Of May 2021 As Mental Health Awareness Month.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

6/9/2021

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