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 mental health plays 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 consequences 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 increases the risk of mental health disorders.

By officially recognizing this month, the resolution seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and improve access to treatment for affected children. It calls for the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to engage in activities and programs that promote awareness of children's mental health and the impact of ACEs. Ultimately, the resolution aims to foster a supportive environment that prioritizes the mental health of children, thereby contributing to healthier communities in New Jersey.