HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-25 Proclamation (2)ITAEREAS,
Mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS,
All Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives; and
WHEREAS,
Prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health
conditions; and
WHEREAS,
There is a strong body of research that supports specific tools that all
Americans can use to better handle challenges, and protect their health
and well-being; and
WHEREAS,
Mental health condons are real and prevalent in our nation, especially
since the start of the COVID 19 iternic when more and more people at
struggling with depression, loneliness, substance use disorders, and morf
and
WHEREAS,
With early and effective treatment, those individuals with mental health
conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS,
Each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider,
organization and citizen shares the burden of mental health problems and
has a responsibility to promote mental wellness and support prevention
efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Richard L. Fournier 11, Mayor of the City Bangor, on beha
the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim May 2022 as Mental Health
Awareness Month in Bangor. I also call upon the citizens, government agencies, public and
private institutions, businesses, and schools in Bangor to recommit to increasing awareness
and understanding of mental and behavioral health, the steps our citizens can take to
protect their mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all
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Given this the 25th qpy
,,,,of April, 2022.
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