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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: April 15, 2013 09:59 AM
From: Senator LeAnna M. Washington
To: All Senate members
Subject: National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
 
In the near future, I plan on introducing a resolution to recognize May 9, 2013, as “National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day” in Pennsylvania.

Studies have shown that 21% of children between 9 and 17 years old have a diagnosable mental disorder. Children with unidentified and untreated mental disorders are more likely to end up in the criminal justice system, and a U.S. Surgeon General report has found that early and effective mental health treatment can prevent a significant proportion of delinquent and violent youth from future violence and crimes.

Please join me in bringing attention to this important issue affecting our children. If you have any questions, please contact my office.


Introduced as SR140