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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-24 Proclamation (2)PROCLAIMING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, Mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; an'i 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/behavioral health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation, through the COVID 19 pandemic when more and more people are struggling with depression, loneliness, substance use disorders, and more; 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, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim May 2023 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 Given this t[ie,:24th ',day of April, 2023.