Recognizes May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Texas, encouraging support for mental health services.
The bill recognizes May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Texas, highlighting the importance of mental health for overall well-being. It notes that over 4.7 million adults in Texas live with a mental illness, and emphasizes the need for early intervention, prevention, education, and access to quality behavioral health services. The bill also acknowledges the significant demand for crisis support, with over 177,000 calls to suicide and crisis line call centers in 2023. It encourages all Texans to join in supporting mental health services, education, and outreach in their communities.
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