senate resolution no.50

Senators Bayer, Moss, Polehanki, Bullock, McCann, Johnson, Brinks, Hertel, Wojno, Alexander and Schmidt offered the following resolution:

A resolution to commemorate May 2021 as Mental Health Month.

Whereas, Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being; and

Whereas, All Americans face challenges in life that can impact their mental health, especially during a pandemic; and

Whereas, Prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions; and

Whereas, There are practical tools that all people can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency; and

Whereas, Mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation; and

Whereas, With effective treatment, those individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives; and

Whereas, Each business, school, government agency, health care provider, organization, and citizen share the burden of mental health problems and has a responsibility to promote mental wellness and support prevention and treatment efforts; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 2021 as Mental Health Month; and be it further

Resolved, That we call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools to commit to increasing the awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps we can take to protect mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental health conditions.