What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 4, 2017, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in New York.
Why it matters
Highlights the prevalence of childhood mental health issues. , noting that 1 in 5 American children are diagnosed with a mental illness each year—emphasizing the widespread impact on families and communities.
Frames mental health as integral to overall child development. , urging that mental health be considered in every environment affecting children from birth, including through nurturing social and emotional well-being and monitoring developmental milestones.
Seeks to raise public awareness and reduce stigma. , recognizing that increased understanding and visibility of children's mental health needs can lead to better support, earlier intervention, and stronger advocacy at local, state, and national levels.
Promotes the value of effective programs and community-based care. , suggesting that positive outcomes—such as resilience and thriving in community settings—depend on accessible, responsive mental health services tailored for children and youth.
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Declare Children's Mental Health Day
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Sponsors
71 Multi-sponsors
- William A. Barclay
- Michael Blake
- Kenneth Blankenbush
- Edward Braunstein
- David Buchwald
- Marc Butler
- Kevin M. Byrne
- Ron Castorina Jr.
- Vivian Cook
- Marcos Crespo
- Clifford Crouch
- Michael Cusick
- Maritza Davila
- Carmen De La Rosa
- Michael DenDekker
- Inez E. Dickens
- Anthony D'Urso
- Steven Englebright
- Patricia Fahy
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Sandy Galef
- Joseph Giglio
- Mark Gjonaj
- Deborah Glick
- Pamela Harris
- Earlene Hooper
- Ellen C. Jaffee
- Kimberly Jean-Pierre
- Mark C. Johns
- Billy Jones
- Latoya Joyner
- Mickey Kearns
- Charles Lavine
- Peter Lawrence
- Joseph Lentol
- Donna Lupardo
- Chad A. Lupinacci
- William Magee
- John T. McDonald III
- David McDonough
- Thomas McKevitt
- Steven McLaughlin
- Michael Montesano
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Walter T. Mosley
- Yuh-Line Niou
- Daniel O'Donnell
- Felix Ortiz
- Philip Palmesano
- Crystal Peoples-Stokes
- N. Nick Perry
- Edward Ra
- Andrew Raia
- Philip Ramos
- Linda Rosenthal
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Robin Schimminger
- Rebecca Seawright
- Jo Anne Simon
- Aravella Simotas
- James Skoufis
- Dan Stec
- Phil Steck
- Fred Thiele
- Matthew Titone
- Michele Titus
- Mary Beth Walsh
- Raymond Walter
- David Weprin
- Carrie Woerner
- Tremaine Wright
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 387 BY: M. of A. Gunther MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 4, 2017, 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 4, 2017, 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 4, 2017, 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 4, 2017, 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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