The resolution designates May of each year as "Children's Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month" in New Jersey, aiming to raise public awareness about 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 emphasizes that mental illnesses can significantly disrupt a child's ability to function and thrive. The resolution outlines the detrimental effects of ACEs, which include various forms of abuse and neglect, and how these experiences can lead to toxic stress that adversely impacts a child's brain development and increases the risk of long-term mental health challenges.

By officially recognizing May as a month dedicated to children's mental health, the resolution seeks to reduce stigma, improve understanding, and enhance 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 and education on these critical issues. Ultimately, the resolution aims to foster a healthier environment for children in New Jersey by addressing the importance of mental health and the need for supportive strategies to mitigate the effects of trauma and adversity.