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FL H8029

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Emily Slosberg-King

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 3-10, 2018, as "Mental Health Awareness Week" in Florida
  • Cites that 43.6 million Americans 18 years and older experience some form of mental illness, with 7.9 million experiencing both mental illness and substance abuse disorder
  • Notes that over 660,000 adults and 181,000 children in Florida live with bipolar disorder, severe depression, schizophrenia, or other serious mental illness
  • Identifies that serious mental illnesses result in approximately $193 billion in lost work earnings nationally
  • Recognizes mental health treatment and awareness in supportive environments as vital for those struggling with mental illness

Legislative Description

Mental Health Awareness Week

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

2/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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