HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrclmatn - 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, 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
nee 1s are important values for every community.
Lovkl, 'Theivrore, I, Van G. Tanner, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert,
Califon a Do Hereby Proclaim the month of May 2014, as
Mental Health Month
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in di C i of P ar Desert in support of the "May is Mental Health Month"
obs3rrr n e and ncourage citizens to participate in the Riverside County
erital a!th Do rd' , presentation of the "Live Life Well" mental health fair at
Frinmo n Park i F:ioderside on Thursday, May22, 2014.
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F- c, In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
U Q have caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
• 0 C7 ,. c California, to be affixed this 24th day of April, 2014.
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