HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD Presentation of Proclamation Supporting Mental Health Awareness MonthProclamation
in Recognition of
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, MAY 2022
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, mental illnesses are real and prevalent in our nation, and many of us will have, or know
someone that has a mental health diagnosis at some point in our lives; and
WHEREAS, all Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives, and should feel
comfortable in seeking help and support to manage these times; and
WHEREAS, engaging in prevention, early identification, and early intervention are as effective
ways to reduce the burden of mental illnesses as they are to reduce the burden of other chronic
conditions; and
WHEREAS, there is a strong body of research that identifies behavioral health risks and supports
specific tools that all Americans can use to protect their health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, with effective treatment before Stage 4, all individuals with mental illnesses – even
serious mental illnesses - can make progress toward recovery and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, jails and prisons have often become the default places of custodial care for even
nonviolent people with serious mental illnesses; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider, organization and
citizen has a responsibility to promote mental health and well-being for all.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael,
do hereby proclaim May 2022 as Mental Health Month. As the formal leaders within the City, I also
call upon our residents, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and
schools in San Rafael to commit our community to increasing awareness and understanding of
mental 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 illnesses.
Mayor