HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-058 RESOLUTION NO. 11-058
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2011 AS
"MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and
2. Mental illness will strike nearly one in four adults and children in a given year,
regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or economic status; and
3. An estimated two-thirds of adults and young people who have mental health
disorders are not receiving the help they need; and
4. People can recover from mental illness and lead full, productive lives in the
community; and
5. Increased public awareness of inental health issues may lead to earlier recognition
and treatment of possible mental health problems, leading to lower health care and correctional
costs, increased productivity, improved ability of children and adolescents to learn and contribute
to healthier families and communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2011 as "MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to become more aware of inental
health issues.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 19T" day of April 2011.
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