Bill Text: DE SCR121 | 2021-2022 | 151st General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Designating The Month Of October 2022 As "depression Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-5)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2022-06-29 - Passed In House by Voice Vote [SCR121 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2021-SCR121-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Sen. Bonini & Rep. Briggs King |
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Sens. Gay, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Richardson, Wilson; Reps. Baumbach, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morrison, Osienski |
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 121
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2022 AS "DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States; and
WHEREAS, there are many forms of depression such as persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression, psychotic depression, seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder and others; and
WHEREAS, major depression can result in severe impairments that interfere or limit one’s ability to carry out major life activities, such as problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, or self-worth; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 21 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2020; and
WHEREAS, the prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode was highest among individuals aged 18-25 (17.0%); and
WHEREAS, the prevalence of major depressive episode was highest among those who report having multiple (two or more) races (15.9%); and
WHEREAS, an estimated 4.1 million children and adolescents, aged 12 to 17 in the United States, had at least one major depressive episode in 2020; and
WHEREAS, the prevalence of major depressive episode was highest among adolescents reporting two or more races (29.9%); and
WHEREAS, depression is not caused by personal weakness and is not a character defect or sign of weakness; and
WHEREAS, depression, even the most severe cases, can be treated and the earlier that treatment can begin, the more effective it is; and
WHEREAS, it is prudent that all in the State of Delaware have an understanding of depression; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish this we must strip away the stigma of mental health and acknowledge it as a medical condition that affects millions.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 151 st General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives therein, that the Legislature affirms the importance of Depression Awareness, and hereby designates the month of October 2022 as “Depression Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that the Legislature encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about depression awareness.
SYNOPSIS
This concurrent resolution proclaims the month of October 2022 as “Depression Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.
Author: Senator Bonini
