PA HR443

Designates May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania

Calls on government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, schools, and residents to increase awareness and understanding of mental illnesses

Emphasizes the need for appropriate and accessible mental health services throughout Pennsylvania communities

Cites National Institute of Mental Health data showing approximately 59.3 million U.S. adults have a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder

Notes that in 2021, over 20% of adolescents ages 12-17 (5 million) experienced a major depressive episode