1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023 . 2. Dissemination of best practices Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ), in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall identify and disseminate evidence-based or evidence-informed best practices for— (1) preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among education professionals and other school staff; and (2) training education professionals and other school staff in appropriate strategies to support, maintain, and promote their mental health. 3. Education and awareness initiative encouraging use of mental health and substance use disorder services by education professionals and other school staff (a) In general The Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including medical professional associations, shall establish a national evidence-based or evidence-informed education and awareness initiative— (1) to encourage education professionals and other school staff to seek support and care for their mental health or substance use concerns, to help such professionals and staff identify factors associated with risks for suicide and mental health conditions, and to help such professionals and staff learn how best to respond to such risks, with the goal of preventing suicide, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders