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Denton County proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month, highlights children's services
Summary
Denton County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and designating a day for children's mental health awareness, citing local service gaps and urging residents and agencies to promote access to care.
Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday adopted a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and designating a day in May 2025 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
The proclamation, read in open court, notes local needs including that nearly 50,000 school-age children in Denton County need mental health treatment or counseling, and that 29 percent of children have a diagnosed mental health condition. The document also cites local surveys saying 48 percent of parents experienced difficulty addressing…
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