Bill Text: DE SCR195 | 2023-2024 | 152nd General Assembly | Draft

Delaware Senate Concurrent Resolution 195

Draft

Bill Title: Proclaiming The Month Of October 2024 As "depression Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2024-06-26 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [SCR195 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2023-SCR195-Draft.html

SPONSOR:	Sen. Hocker & Rep. Jones Giltner & Rep. Dorsey Walker
Sens. Hansen, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morris, Morrison, Parker Selby, Romer

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 195

PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024 AS "DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, major depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the United States; and

WHEREAS, there are many forms of depression such as persistent depressive disorder, postpartum 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 23% of adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2023; and

WHEREAS, the prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode is highest among individuals aged 18-29 and is highest among those who report having multiple (two or more) races; and

WHEREAS, an estimated 3.7 million children and adolescents, aged 12 to 17 in the United States, had at least one major depressive episode in 2021; and

WHEREAS, depression is not caused by personal weakness and is not a character defect or flaw; and

WHEREAS, depression, even the most severe cases, can be treated; the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is; and

WHEREAS, it is prudent that Delawareans 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 of people.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the month of October 2024 is proclaimed “Depression Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about depression awareness.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of October 2024 as “Depression Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Hocker