HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Mental Health Proclamation - Word - 05.16.2006PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, mental health is critical for our well-being and vitality as well as that of our families, communities and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the President’s New Freedom Commission declared that mental disorders and mental health problems affect people of all backgrounds and all stages of life, and no one is immune;
and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization found that mental illnesses rank first in terms of causing disability in the United States and, collectively, are the most prevalent health problem
in America today - more common than cancer, lung and heart disease combined; and
WHEREAS, one in 10 children has a serious mental health disorder that, if untreated, can lead to school failure, physical illness, substance abuse and even suicide; and
WHEREAS, mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders are real, common and treatable illnesses; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Surgeon General has found that a range of mental health treatments of documented efficacy exists for most mental disorders; and
WHEREAS, educating people on good mental health and removing stigma from mental illness through wellness, recovery and resiliency is enlightened action.
NOW, therefore, the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby proclaim the week of May 21 through 27, 2006 as
Mental Health Week
in the City of Cupertino, and calls upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to join us in our vision for community mental health
care through wellness, recovery and resiliency.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Sixteenth day of May 2006.
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Mayor