South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 4529

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COMMITTEE REPORT

March 26, 2002

    H. 4529

Introduced by Rep. Allison

S. Printed 3/26/02--S.

Read the first time January 22, 2002.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL AFFAIRS

    To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 4529) acknowledging the need for increased awareness and understanding of mental illness, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

    That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

HARVEY S. PEELER, JR. for Committee.

            

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

ACKNOWLEDGING THE NEED FOR INCREASED AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND RECOGNIZING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH.

Whereas, mental health is critical for the well-being and vitality of our families, businesses, and communities; and

Whereas, mental illness will strike one in five Americans in a given year regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or economic status; and

Whereas, one in five children suffers from a diagnosable mental or emotional disorder, and one in ten has a serious disorder which, if untreated, can lead to school failure, addiction, and even suicide; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health observes Mental Health Month each year in May to raise awareness of mental health, mental illnesses, and insurance discrimination against people with mental illnesses; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Department of Mental health will be launching a full-scale, statewide public awareness campaign entitled "Mental Illness, It's Not What You Think" during Mental Health Month to combat the stereotypes associated with mental illness. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly recognize May as Mental Health Month and call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools in South Carolina to recommit our State to an increased awareness and understanding of mental illnesses and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental illnesses.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Department of Mental Health.

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