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City of Palm Springs
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, mental illness can impact anyone, regardless of age, background,
employment, education or income level; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the United States Surgeon General reports that 10% of children and
adolescents in the United States suffer from serious emotional and mental disorders
that cause significant functional impairment, and that half of all Americans
experience a mental disorder at some time in their lives; and
WHEREAS, recent population data suggests 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; and
WHEREAS, the Riverside County Mental Health Board is presenting "Live Life
Well". mental health fair, on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Bordwell Park in Riverside
in support of the May is Mental Health Month observance; and
WHEREAS, 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, Stephen P. Pougnet, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs,
California, by the power vested in me, do hereby proclaim May 2011 to be:
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
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