Bill Text: MI HR0243 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare May 2012 as Children's Mental Health Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 35-3)
Status: (Passed) 2012-05-01 - Adopted [HR0243 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-HR0243-Enrolled.html
HR-243, As Adopted by House, May 1, 2012
Substitute for House Resolution No. 243.
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Children's Mental Health Month in the state of
Michigan.
Whereas, Mental health is critical for the well-being and vitality of children, adults, families, communities, and businesses; and
Whereas, Up to 14 percent of children between birth and five years old experience social-emotional problems that negatively impact their functioning, development and school readiness; and
Whereas, Fifty percent of those youths suffering a mental illness drop out of high school,
thereby experiencing reduced potential for education, employment, and income; and
Whereas, Seventy percent of youth in state and local juvenile justice systems have a
mental illness; and
Whereas, Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth, 90 percent of those youth
suffering from mental illness; and
Whereas, Learning to recognize the early warning signs of mental health problems and
where to obtain necessary assistance and treatment gives children, youth, and adults better
opportunities to lead full and productive lives; and
Whereas, Children, youth, and adults with mental health illnesses should, whenever
possible, remain in a familiar environment and have access to coordinated, individualized, and
home and community based services; and
Whereas, Mental health treatment works and investment in these services and supports is
fundamental in the future of our youth, adults, and families; and
Whereas, All children, youth, and adults who experience brain disorders should have
access to quality treatment.
Whereas, The need for comprehensive, coordinated mental health services for children,
youth, adults, and families is a critical responsibility of all local Michigan communities; and
Whereas, Our nation’s future depends on the health and well-being of its families and
children; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body
declare May 2012 as Children’s Mental Health Month in the state of Michigan. We express our
support for the proactive leadership of the Michigan Department of Community Health, the
Association for Children’s Mental Health, Michigan health care providers, quality improvement
partners, and consumer advocates in the delivery of effective mental health services in Michigan;
and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of
Community Health and the Association for Children’s Mental Health as a token of our highest
esteem.
