What's happening
This resolution urges the Governor to designate May 10, 2018, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in New York.
Why it matters
Highlights the urgent need to address children’s mental health. , noting that 1 in 5 American children are diagnosed with a mental illness annually—emphasizing this is a widespread, pressing issue for families and communities.
Aims to reduce stigma and encourage early intervention. by promoting public awareness and integrating mental health support into all environments affecting child development, starting from birth.
Promotes evidence-based programs and community support systems. for children with mental health needs, demonstrating that with proper resources, these children can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.
Calls for increased action at local, state, and national levels. , signaling that current efforts are insufficient and that broader, coordinated advocacy and resource allocation are necessary.
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Children's Mental Health Day
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 62
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 4853 BY: Senator ORTT MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 10, 2018, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, The citizens of the State of New York are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our most precious resource, our children, and to protecting them, in every… Show allHide
May 10, 2018, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, The citizens of the State of New York are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our most precious resource, our children, and to protecting them, in every facet of their daily lives; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 10, 2018, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day; and WHEREAS, In any given year, 20% of American children will be diagnosed with a mental illness; and WHEREAS, Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is a day to promote positive youth development, resilience, recovery, and the transformation of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families; and WHEREAS, Children's Mental Health Awareness Day raises awareness of effective programs for children's mental health needs; demonstrates how children's mental health initiatives promote positive youth development, recovery, and resilience; and shows how children with mental health needs thrive in their communities; and WHEREAS, Children's Mental Health Awareness Day efforts will integrate mental health into every environment that impacts child development from birth; nurture the social and emotional well-being of children from birth; and look for and discuss milestones of a child's social and emotional development from birth; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this serious health issue, 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 10, 2018, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 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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