HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 05/06/2014 - Proclamation Mental Health Awareness MonthMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, all Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives; and
WHEREAS, promotion and prevention are effective ways to reduce the burden of mental
health conditions; and
WHEREAS, there is a strong body of research that supports user-friendly tools that all
Americans can access to better handle challenges and protect their health and
well-being; and
WHEREAS, mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation; and
WHEREAS, with effective treatment, those individuals with mental health conditions can
recover and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, faith-based organization, health care
provider, and citizen has a responsibility to promote mental wellness and support
prevention efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton hereby recognize
and proclaim Mayas MENT AL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH and urge all citizens,
government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to commit our
community to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, and FURTHER,
acknowledge the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health, and the need for
appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental health conditions.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 5th day of May, 2014.
Joe LoCkwod