The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 53, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators and representatives, aims to designate May 2025 and May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Months in Wisconsin. The resolution highlights the importance of mental well-being for individuals, families, and communities, emphasizing the need for informed dialogue and the reduction of stigma surrounding mental health issues. It notes that mental health conditions affect a significant portion of the population, with one in five adults and one in six youth experiencing such challenges annually.

The resolution also addresses the alarming rise in youth mental health issues, particularly a 31 percent increase in emergency room visits related to mental health among young people in 2020. It underscores the necessity of access to mental health services across all regions of Wisconsin and acknowledges the role of mental health professionals and peer support networks in helping individuals manage their challenges. The Wisconsin Legislature expresses its commitment to strengthening mental health systems and advancing initiatives that improve access and awareness, culminating in the formal designation of May as a month dedicated to mental health awareness.