HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentaion - Mental Health MonthWhereas, mental illness can impact anyone, regardless of age, background,
employment, education, and income level. Mental illness usually strikes individuals in the
prime of their lives, often during adolescence and young adulthood, although the very
young and the elderly are especially vulnerable; and
Whereas, many treatments for serious mental illnesses, in combination with
treatment and recover supports, are highly effective, allowing people to maintain their
quality of life and their involvement with their families and communities; and
Whereas, the National Institute of Mental Health reports that one in four adults —
approximately 57.5 million Americans — experience a mental health disorder in a given
year. The United States Surgeon General reports that 10 percent of children and
adolescents in the United States suffer from serious emotional and mental disorders that
cause significant functional impairment, and half of all Americans experience a mental
disorder at some time in their lives. Recent population data suggest that nearly 140,000
people of all ages in Riverside County may be impacted by serious mental illness and may
seek treatment from a variety of community resources; and
Whereas, the Mental Health America has promoted the observance of "May is
Mental Health Month" since 1949 in order to increase awareness and understanding of
mental health. Encouraging awareness of mental health issues and promoting wellness
and recovery for those with mental health needs are important values for every community.
Now, Therefore, 1, Jean M. Benson, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Do Hereby Proclaim the month of May 2011, as
Mental Health Month
in the City of Palm Desert in support of the "May is Mental Health Month" observance and
encourage citizens to participate in the Riverside County Mental Health Board's
presentation of the "Live Life Well" mental health fair on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at
Bordwell Park in Riverside.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
A1'1'1ROVED
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MEETING DATE
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ABSENT:
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O I I I vlt i n to Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
`'c-, ---caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
1� '�, 3L C-1 I 1 .—California, to be affixed this 28t" day of April, 2010.
ABSTAIN:
VERIFIED I3Y:7 l"�+
Original on File with City Clerk's Office