PA SR96

Designates May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to recognize the importance of mental health to individual well-being

Cites approximately 1.8 million adults in Pennsylvania have a mental health condition, with 447,000 living with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression

Notes that nationally, more than 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 5 adolescents ages 13-18 experience mental illness

Acknowledges Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed since 1949 to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma

Calls on the Senate to pursue policies promoting mental health parity with physical health in resources, education, treatment, and insurance coverage