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WHEREAS 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and less than half of them
receive treatment; and
WHEREAS 1 in 6 U.S. youth experience a mental health condition each year, and only half of
them receive treatment; and
WHEREAS 50% of all mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24; and
WHEREAS the average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is 11
years; and
WHEREAS many people live in Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas; and
WHEREAS 65% of Americans are concerned about the stigma around mental illness; and
WHEREAS education, advocacy and creating awareness will encourage people to seek
treatment; and
WHEREAS, with effective treatment, people with mental health illness can recover and lead
full, productive lives,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT we, the Board of County Commissioners, do
hereby proclaim May 2024 as:
e tal Health Awareness Month
in Jefferson County, Washington. As the Board of County Commissioners, we call upon citizens,
government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools in Jefferson County,
Washington to commit our community to combating stigma, increasing awareness and understanding of
mental health, recognizing the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health and the need for
affordable, appropriate, and accessible services for all people with mental health conditions.
APPROVED this 13`h duA f May 2024.
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