What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 9, 2020, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in New York State.
Why it matters
Highlights the prevalence and seriousness of children's mental health issues. noting that 1 in 5 children are diagnosed with a mental illness each year, which calls attention to a widespread but often under-addressed public health concern.
Promotes the integration of mental health awareness into all environments impacting child development. , emphasizing the importance of nurturing social and emotional well-being from birth, and encouraging early identification and discussion of developmental milestones.
Seeks to build momentum for broader public and policy action. by urging increased activity at the local, state, and national levels, aiming to improve access to mental health services and support for children and families.
Underscores the value of positive youth development, resilience, and recovery. , and the potential for children with mental health needs to thrive in supportive communities, challenging stigma and highlighting the benefits of effective mental health programs.
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Declare Children's Mental Health Day
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History
- Adopted
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Senate Resolution No. 3082 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 9, 2020, 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 9, 2020, 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 9, 2020, 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 9, 2020, 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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