The House concurrent resolution No. R-185 recognizes May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont, emphasizing the importance of mental health for overall well-being. It highlights alarming statistics, such as nearly one in five adults experiencing a diagnosable mental health condition annually and a significant rise in reported mental health distress among Vermonters over the past decade. The resolution also notes that many individuals, particularly youth and marginalized groups, struggle with mental health issues, yet less than half receive necessary treatment.

The resolution advocates for increased awareness and early intervention to improve mental health outcomes, benefiting individuals, communities, and various sectors, including businesses and schools. It calls for compassion and understanding towards those living with mental health conditions and aims to promote education and awareness during May, a month designated for this purpose since 1949 by Mental Health America. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to share the resolution with relevant organizations and officials in Vermont.