Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced a resolution on May 4 to support the designation of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
The resolution aims to bring attention to the growing mental health crisis among youth in Ohio and across the country. It emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and treatment for children facing mental health challenges.
“As the youth mental health crisis continues to grow across our country and in Ohio, it is critical that we highlight the importance of supporting our children. This resolution recognizes the need for prevention, early intervention and treatment while applauding those working every day to improve the well-being of our kids,” said Husted.
The resolution supports raising awareness about children’s mental health during this week and highlights factors such as outdoor recreation, healthy diet, socialization with peers, and adequate sleep as important contributors to children’s well-being. It calls for youth mental health to be recognized as a national priority and urges continued promotion of mental health initiatives in schools and communities. The measure also commends collaboration among local, state, and federal organizations in supporting youth mental health efforts.
Husted has personal experience raising three children with his wife Tina in Columbus according to the official website. He earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Dayton according to his official biography. Before joining the U.S. Senate, Husted served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives—where he advanced tax reductions and educational choice scholarships—and later held roles as Ohio secretary of state and lieutenant governor according to his official website. In his current role in Congress he serves on committees focusing on health, education, labor and pensions; small business; environment; public works; aging; entrepreneurship according to his official website.
The full text of the resolution is available online.
