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Bill 1365

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      1365
Type of Legislation:              Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                 Senate
Introduced Date:                  20000427
Primary Sponsor:                  Jackson
All Sponsors:                     Jackson, Anderson, Hayes and Giese
Drafted Document Number:          l:\s-res\dj\001ment.whb.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20000427
Subject:                          Mental Health Month; May 2000 designated 
                                  as, Resolutions


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
Senate  20000427  Received from House
House   20000427  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
Senate  20000427  Introduced, adopted, sent to House


              Versions of This Bill

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 Senate, the House of Representatives 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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