Bill Text: MI SR0144 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution commemorating May 2012 as Mental Health Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 11-5)
Status: (Passed) 2012-04-26 - Adopted [SR0144 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-SR0144-Enrolled.html
SR-144, As Adopted by Senate, April 26, 2012
Senator Schuitmaker offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 144.
A resolution commemorating May 2012 as 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, 50 percent of those youths suffering a mental illness drop out of high school, thereby experiencing reduced potential for education, employment, and income; and
Whereas, 70 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, 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 fair and equitable coverage; and
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 Senate, That we hereby commemorate May 2012 as Mental Health Month in 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 a copy 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.
