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MS SC562

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2017 as "Mental Health Awareness Month in Mississippi" to focus on habits and behaviors that increase the risk of developing or exacerbating mental illnesses
  • Adopts the 2017 national Mental Health Awareness Month theme of "Risky Business," which educates the public on risky behaviors and early warning signs of mental health problems, particularly for young people
  • Encourages all Mississippi citizens to understand that mental health is a concern for everyone and to take positive lifestyle choices to prevent mental health issues
  • Requires the resolution to be transmitted to the State Board of Mental Health and regional community mental health centers for dissemination and to the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Designate May 2017 as "Mental Health Awareness Month in Mississippi."

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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