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MI HR0305
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Henry Vaupel
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AI Summary
- Declares May 2018 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Michigan in alignment with Mental Health America's designation
- Notes that 1 in 5 U.S. adults have a mental health condition, with half experiencing co-occurring substance use disorders
- Documents that approximately 336,000 Michigan adults have serious mental illness and 84,000 adolescents experience major depressive episodes annually, with only 44% receiving treatment
- References the House C.A.R.E.S. Task Force Report (January 2018) which recommends addressing mental health treatment in jails, crisis training, expanding care access, increasing mental health providers, early adolescent intervention, and veteran services
- Commits Michigan House of Representatives to reducing mental illness stigma and improving mental health services
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare May 2018 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
5/1/2018
Committee Referrals
Health Policy4/18/2018
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