The resolution designates May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and May 4-10, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the state of Alaska. It highlights the significant prevalence of mental health issues, noting that one in five adults and one in six youths in the U.S. experience mental health disorders annually. The resolution emphasizes the urgent need for improved mental health care access, as many individuals, particularly in Alaska, do not receive necessary treatment due to various barriers, including cost and a lack of available mental health professionals.

Additionally, the resolution addresses the impact of mental health on individuals' lives, including the risk of suicide, which is a leading cause of death in Alaska. It calls for a collective effort to reduce stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues, encouraging residents to support those affected and recognize the importance of mental health services. The resolution aims to raise awareness about both general mental health issues and the specific condition of tardive dyskinesia, which affects a significant number of individuals receiving long-term antipsychotic treatment.