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WHEREAS, One in
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disorder at some
A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING T'soluflvn
MONTH OF MAY, 1996,
AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
four Americans of all ages will suffer
such as depression, schizophrenia, or
time in their lives;
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from a
anxiety
WHEREAS, together, the different disorders make mental illness
the most prevalent health problem in America today, more common
than cancer, lung and heart disease combined;
WHEREAS, two out of every three people who overcome the fear,
prejudice and misunderstanding of mental disorders to seek
professional help, get better;
WHEREAS, a need exists for access to parity healthcare coverage
for mental health disorders;
WHEREAS, early recognition and treatment of these problems
vastly increases the likelihood of restored health;
WHEREAS, family, friends and co-workers play a key role in
recognizing the early warning signs of mental disorders;
WHEREAS, Mental Health Associations and other human service
agencies and community support organizations have devoted a
special period of the year to increase public awareness and
understanding of mental health and mental disorders since 1949;
WHEREAS, for more than 40 years, the Mental Health Bell, which
was cast from the chains and shackles that once restrained people
in mental institutions, has served as a symbol of hope that the
insidious chains of stigma and discrimination that bind people
with mental disorders will be eliminated; let it be hereby
RESOLVED, that Butte County Mental Health, along with Mental
Health Associations around the country, join forces with the
leaders of our community to dispel the myths and falsehoods
commonly associated with mental disorders, increase recognition
of the early warning signs, and create an environment where care
can be sought and obtained without fear or shame. May 1996 will
be designated as Mental Health Month and will include the
following activities:
Distributing bells to symbolize mental health awareness and
having a bell ringing ceremony, A 'U Care Fair' Unite for
Mental Health Awareness, A coloring competition for
children, and a senior citizens day including bingo and
movies.
Please contact for more information:
Patty Krause or Shelley Foster - 891-2832.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this
14th day of May 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Iloux, Thomas and Chair McLaughlin
NOES : None
ABSENT: Supervisor Meyer
NOT VOTING : None
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ED MCLAUGHLIN, hair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
by
deputy