Student Mental Health Awareness Week May 5-9, 2025

• By: CASC
• On: 04/29/2025 14:56:50
• In: CASC Blogs

Besides all the student focused activities you will be doing during this important week, we are asking that you also advocate with district administrators to encourage them to engage their school board members to formally support this important legislation.

The California Association of School Counselors (CASC) is proud to sponsor SCR 64, (Rubio).  We appreciate Senator Rubio, a former teacher in the Monrovia Unified School District for authoring this legislation. This is our moment to prioritize student mental health and promote a culture of support across California schools.

Why This Matters:  SCR 64 acknowledges the urgent and ongoing need to prioritize student mental health across California. Designating a dedicated week each year will:

• Promote proactive mental health education and awareness for students.
• Encourage schools to host and highlight wellness-related activities.
• Reduce stigma and normalize open, supportive conversations about mental health.

Your Role:
As trusted leaders in your schools and communities, school counselors play a critical role in advancing student well-being. We encourage you to share the purpose and benefits of Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 64) with your school and district administrators, emphasizing how this initiative aligns with academic success, equity, and overall student wellness. Urge key district decision-makers to support a school board resolution backing the bill. The Senate submission portal for submitting a letter of support can be accessed here and a sample letter can be found here.

School Counselors: Ways to Engage!

• Deliver classroom lessons focused on mental health awareness, resilience, and emotional well-being.
• Share daily mental health tips and positive messages through your school's social media accounts.
• Post and repost mental health resources and Student Mental Health Awareness Week activities using the hashtag #CAMentalHealthWeek.
• Access ready-to-use materials, sample lessons, and social media graphics here: Visit CASC's Mental Health Resources

Ways to Take Action:

• Advocate. Educate. Celebrate.
• Submit your letter of support here. Sample support letter is here.
• For more resources, visit: CA4 Student Mental Health

Thank you for being a champion for student mental wellness!