HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - 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 recovery 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 57.7 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, I, Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert, California,
Do Hereby Proclaim the month of May 2012, 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 17, 2012, at Fairmont Park in Riverside.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED p ess Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
RECEIVED " rio.I$ r 1 1 moused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
C, Pr0C Iti-0kcAon— ___w__California, to be affixed this 26"' day of April, 2012.
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