The resolution introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature declares November 2025 as Veteran Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month. It highlights the significant mental health challenges faced by veterans, including high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicide. The resolution notes that in 2022, there were 6,407 veteran suicides nationwide, with Wisconsin reporting 134 veteran suicides that year, which represented 15 percent of all adult suicides in the state. The resolution emphasizes the need for increased awareness and resources to support veterans transitioning to civilian life and to address the stigma surrounding mental health care.

The resolution also acknowledges the efforts of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which has prioritized veteran suicide prevention, and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, which operates a 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line. By proclaiming November as a month dedicated to raising awareness about these critical issues, the Wisconsin Legislature aims to honor veterans and promote the importance of mental health support and suicide prevention services for this population.