DE HCR77

Recognizes May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware

Cites statistics showing 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness annually with less than half receiving treatment, and over 100 Americans die by suicide daily

Notes that 37% of incarcerated adults and 70.4% of youth in the juvenile justice system have diagnosed mental illness

References HB 100 which created mental health services positions in kindergarten through 5th grade schools, and HB 300 under consideration for 6th through 8th grades

Calls upon citizens, government agencies, and others to raise mental health awareness and help Delawareans live longer, healthier, more productive lives