H.R. No. 748
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this
occasion provides a fitting opportunity to promote better
understanding of issues regarding mental health and to foster
support for individuals who are affected by mental illness; and
WHEREAS, Mental illness encompasses a range of health
conditions that influence a person's thoughts, feelings, behavior,
and mood; these conditions include depression, psychosis, and
various disorders, all of which have the potential to profoundly
impact an individual's life and relationships; research suggests
that mental illness is associated with multiple causes, including
genetics, environmental factors, exposure to traumatic events, and
biochemical processes; and
WHEREAS, According to the National Alliance on Mental
Illness, more than 50 million U.S. adults experienced mental
illness in 2019, while recent annual statistics on children and
adolescents indicate that more than 7 million experienced a mental
health disorder; although early treatment can significantly
improve wellness and recovery outcomes, many people do not seek out
the help they need due to the stigma associated with mental illness,
as well as an inability to recognize symptoms and a lack of
knowledge about health care resources; depending on each patient's
unique experience, treatment may include medication, therapy,
social support, and educational programs; and
WHEREAS, More work remains to be done to fight the stigma
surrounding mental illness and to highlight the importance of
treatment, and the observance of Mental Health Awareness Month
unites Texans in their commitment to these efforts; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness
Month and encourage all residents of the Lone Star State to learn
more about mental health issues.
Thompson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 748 was adopted by the House on April
30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House