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<ns0:AuthorText authorType="LEAD_AUTHOR">Introduced by Senator Rubio</ns0:AuthorText>
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<ns0:Title>Relative to Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California. </ns0:Title>
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<html:p>This measure would recognize May 5, 2025, to May 9, 2025, inclusive, as Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California.</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for physical, emotional, and mental development; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Mental health significantly influences how children and adolescents think, feel, and act, shaping their overall well-being throughout life; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Mental health challenges among children and youth can profoundly impact their learning, behavior, and emotional regulation; and </html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Students today are increasingly exposed to the widespread influence of social media, which can contribute to negative psychological effects; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 42 percent of high school students report experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, marking a 50-percent increase over the past decade; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Fostering student mental health requires a concerted effort to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments that promote respect, kindness, and a reduction in mental health stigma; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Early identification and treatment of mental and behavioral health challenges are essential for cultivating a healthy student body and school community; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Schools play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, fostering a sense of belonging, and strengthening support systems for students and families; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Embedding mental health services within schools lowers barriers to access, improves student outcomes, and promotes equity for historically underserved populations, including homeless and foster youth; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Supporting the mental health of teachers and school staff enhances student services and contributes to a more empathetic and understanding school environment; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, School-based mental health programs should address trauma, including the impacts of racial injustice, while promoting resilience, healing, and academic success for all students; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Pupil personnel services credentialholders specializing in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, as well as school nurses, specialize in preventive and intervention-based mental and behavioral health services within school settings; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Licensed clinical social workers, licensed educational psychologists, professional clinical counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists support school-based mental health professionals by offering therapeutic interventions both in schools and in the community; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, Prioritizing mental and behavioral health in schools and providing students with resources can help reduce stigma and cultivate a culture of support and compassion within schools and communities; and</html:p>
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<html:p>WHEREAS, It is essential to designate a week that is dedicated to recognizing and addressing student mental health to support the well-being of California’s students; now, therefore, be it</html:p>
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<html:i>Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring,</html:i>
That the Legislature hereby recognizes May 5, 2025, to May 9, 2025, inclusive, as Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California; and be it further
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That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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