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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 2017 as Mental Health Awareness Month in New York State.
Why it matters
Highlights the widespread impact of mental health conditions. , citing statistics that show significant portions of both adults and youth are affected, which underscores the urgency for public attention and action.
Aims to reduce stigma and encourage open dialogue. by designating a specific month for awareness, potentially leading to increased understanding, acceptance, and support for those living with mental illness.
Emphasizes the connection between mental health and other issues. such as substance use disorders, showing that mental health policy is intertwined with broader public health and social challenges.
Calls for increased engagement at all levels of government and community. , suggesting that awareness can drive further policy initiatives, funding, and the development of resources to meet mental health needs statewide.
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Declare Mental Health Month
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Senate Resolution No. 2165 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Mental Health Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to help increase awareness of serious… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2165 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Mental Health Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to help increase awareness of serious health conditions that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Mental Health Awareness Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Approximately one in five adults in the United States (43.8 million or 18.5%) experiences mental illness in a given year; and WHEREAS, Approximately one in 25 adults in the United States (10 million or 4.2%) experiences a serious mental illness in a given year that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities; and WHEREAS, Approximately one in five youth aged 13-18 (21.4%) experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life; for children aged 8-15, the estimate is 13%; and WHEREAS, 1.1% of adults in the United States live with schizophrenia; and WHEREAS, 2.6% of adults in the United States live with bipolar disorder; and WHEREAS, 6.9% of adults in the United States (16 million) had at least one major depressive episode in the past year; and WHEREAS, 18.1% of adults in the United States experienced an anxiety disorder such as posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and specific phobias; and WHEREAS, Among the 20.2 million adults in the United States who experienced a substance use disorder (50.5%-10.2 million adults) had a co-occurring mental illness; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious health condition, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Mental Health Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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