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w1_d V L ,. . Mayoral Proclamation for Mental Illness Awareness Week 2018 Whereas mental health is a part of overall health; Whereas mental health helps to sustain an individual's thought processes, relationships, productivity and ability to adapt to change or face adversity. Mental illness adversely affects those abilities and often is life-threatening in nature. 1 in 5 adults and children will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime; 1 in 17 adults lives with mental illness such as major depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia; and 25% of chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14 and 75%begin by the age of 24; and Whereas long delays—sometimes decades—often occur between the time symptoms first appear and when individuals get help; and Whereas early identification and treatment can make a difference in successful management of mental illness and recovery; and Whereas it is important to maintain mental health and learn the symptoms of mental illness in order to get help when it is needed; and Whereas, every citizen and community can make a difference in helping end the silence and stigma that for too long has surrounded mental illness and discouraged people from getting help; Whereas public education and civic activities can encourage mental health and help improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, I(Name), Mayor of Roseville do hereby proclaim October 7 through October 13, 2018 as Mental Illness Awareness Week in Roseville, MN to increase public understanding of the importance of mental health and to promote identification and treatment of mental illnesses. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all citizens, businesses, schools and community organizations are encouraged to take the "stigmafree pledge" at www.nami.org/stigmafree in observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Notes: • Mental Illness Awareness week is the first week of October. • Mental Health Awareness Month is in May of each year.