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PROCLAIMING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, All people 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 people
can use to better handle challenges, and protect their health and well-
being; and
WHEREAS, Mental/behavioral health conditions like depression and substance use
disorders are real and prevalent in our nation; 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
is called upon to promote mental wellness and support prevention efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Cara Pelletier, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim May 2024 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
people with mental and behavioral health conditions.
Given this the 13th day of May, 2024.
Cara Pelletier, Mayor