LRB-3377/1
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2017 - 2018 LEGISLATURE
May 5, 2017 - Introduced by Senators Vukmir,
Bewley, Carpenter, Darling,
Harsdorf, Marklein, Shilling, Wirch and L. Taylor, cosponsored by
Representatives Ballweg, Allen, Considine, Hebl, Horlacher, Jacque,
Kessler, Kitchens, Kolste, Milroy, Murphy, Mursau, Ripp, Rohrkaste,
Snyder, Spreitzer, Subeck and VanderMeer. Referred to Committee on
Senate Organization.
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1Relating to: proclaiming May 2017 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Whereas, one in five Americans lives with a mental illness; and
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Whereas, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month
4since 1949; and
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Whereas, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about
6mental illnesses, such as major depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, and
7draw attention to suicide, which may be precipitated by mental illness; and
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Whereas, we must empower first responders, doctors, and families to help those
9with the most severe mental illnesses to ensure that people with mental illness have
10access to evidence-based treatment and services; and
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Whereas, the stigma associated with mental illness prevents many individuals
12from seeking help for themselves or loved ones; and
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Whereas, treatments for mental illnesses are highly effective; and
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1Whereas, reducing the stigma associated with mental illness through
2compassion, education, and advocacy can draw attention to the proven methods that
3better the lives of those living with a mental illness; now, therefore, be it
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4Resolved by the
senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the
5legislature join our colleagues in Congress by proclaiming May as Mental Health
6Awareness Month.
