The resolution designates May of each year as "Children's Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month" in New Jersey, aiming to enhance public awareness and understanding of mental health issues, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and mental illness in children. It highlights the critical role of mental health in a child's overall well-being and development, noting that mental illnesses can significantly disrupt a child's ability to function and thrive. The resolution emphasizes the long-term impacts of ACEs, which include various forms of abuse and neglect, and how these experiences can lead to toxic stress that adversely affects a child's brain development and overall health.

By establishing this awareness month, the resolution seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and improve access to treatment for children suffering from mental health disorders or who have experienced trauma. It calls for the Governor to issue an annual proclamation to encourage public officials and citizens to engage in activities and programs that promote understanding and support for children's mental health. Ultimately, the resolution aims to foster a healthier environment for children in New Jersey by recognizing the importance of mental health in their development and well-being.