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WHEREAS, since 1947 the month of May has been recognized as "Mental
Health Month", to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and
its impact on the well-being of all Americans, and to encourage those who need
help to seek it; and
WHEREAS our mental wellness is just as important as our physical health
and includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing and affects
how we feel, act, think, behave, make decisions, and handle stress; and
WHEREAS the importance of attending to our health has become even
more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has not only negatively
impacted many people's mental health, but has also created barriers to
treatment; and
WHEREAS community mental health organizations, including Hawai`i
CARES, State of Hawai`i Adult Mental Health Division, National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI) and Suicide Prevention Resource Centers, provide
information, resources, advocacy, and education to improve the quality of life of
individuals and families affected by mental illness; and
WHEREAS, here on Hawai`i Island, through the State of Hawai`i
Department of Health, The Clubhouses, Hale `Oluea in Hilo and Kona Paradise
Club, are unique, voluntary, member-driven psychosocial rehabilitation
programs for adults who experience the challenge of mental illness and are
committed to ending the negative stigma surrounding mental illness by
providing education to the public and opportunities for their members.
WHEREAS together we can realize our shared vision of a society where
anyone affected by mental illness can get the appropriate support and quality of
care to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
NOW THEREFORE, I, MITCHELL D. ROTH, Mayor of the County of Hawaii,
do herby proclaim May 2022 as
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
in the County of Hawai`i and encourage our citizens to recognize the dedicated
mental health providers whose service and support improve the lives of so
many, as we stand in solidarity with those who are experiencing mental health
challenges, renewing our commitment to providing the support they need and
deserve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused The Seal
of the County of Hawai'i to be affixed. Done this 26`" day of May 2022, in Hilo,
Hawai`i.
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MITCHELL D. ROTH
MAYOR