Reps. Hammon, Angerer, Clack, Condino, Constan, Dean, Espinoza, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hildenbrand, Hood, Hopgood, Johnson, Rick Jones, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Meisner, Melton, Miller, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Warren, Wojno and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 100.
A resolution commemorating May 2007 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Mental health is vital to our well-being, as well as that of our families and communities; and
Whereas, Mental health problems affect people from every walk of life. It is an illness that does not discriminate; and
Whereas, One in five adults and children have a mental illness; and
Whereas, Mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders are real, common and treatable illnesses; and
Whereas, Mental illnesses, collectively, are the most prevalent health problem in America today. They are more common than cancer, lung and heart disease combined; and
Whereas, People with mental health disorders can recover and lead full, healthy and productive lives; and
Whereas, An estimated two-thirds of adults with mental health problems are not getting the help they need; and
Whereas, Stigma associated with mental illness should no longer exist; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 2007 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we express our complete support for the leadership of the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Association for Children’s Mental Health, Michigan health care providers, quality improvement partners, and consumer advocates in the delivery of effective mental health services in Michigan.