Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month. In his proclamation, the governor cited the need to reduce stigma and raise awareness about tools and resources to prevent mental health challenges and promote recovery in a state where one in four adults and one in three middle and high school students report feelings of anxiety, depression or sadness. The proclamation highlighted the importance of Medicaid as the single largest payer of mental health services in the country and underlined the NC DHHS multi-year plan to expand access to supports and services. | 
