Bonnie Watson Coleman: “Today, I rise in honor and recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the last 2 years, we certainly have seen…”

“Today, I rise in honor and recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the last 2 years, we certainly have seen tremendous stress on the mental health and well-being of our loved ones, our communities, and even our elected officials. Back in 2019, I led a task force that looked at the impact of mental health on Black youth and suicide, and I introduced a piece of legislation that would address the gap in services to those individuals who are underserved. It is good that this is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is good that we are paying attention to the mental health of all of our citizens, including those who are elected officials. I am glad to know that we can extend that service even to the members of the Republican Conference who so desperately need mental health addressing. I almost think it is la-dee-da-dee in everybody. ____________________”