Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Now, more than ever, we must acknowledge the mental health crisis facing our Nation, particularly among school-aged children. Repercussions from the pandemic and increased social pressure from social media have led to reports of rapidly rising mental health struggles. In my home State of North Carolina, our K through 12 students are struggling. Last month, I hosted a roundtable with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to hear firsthand about the challenges impacting young people. Suicide attempts and youth depression are rising at alarming rates. Congress must act to address students' mental health needs. I am preparing to reintroduce my bipartisan bill, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act, legislation to integrate mental health education and services into existing wellness policies in schools. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation and taking swift action to address the mental health needs of our students. ____________________”