WHEREAS, mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, shaping our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and influencing our ability to cope with life's challenges, build meaningful relationships, and pursue our goals and dreams; and
WHEREAS, Mental Health Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness, promote understanding, and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness, encouraging open dialogue, compassion, and support for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families; and
WHEREAS, mental health affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life, and addressing mental health needs is essential for fostering resilience, promoting recovery, and improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities; and
WHEREAS, Mental Health Month highlights the importance of access to mental health care and support services, advocating for equitable access to treatment, resources, and interventions that address the diverse needs of individuals experiencing mental health challenges; and
WHEREAS, Mental Health Month celebrates the resilience and strength of individuals living with mental illness, recognizing their courage, determination, and achievements in overcoming obstacles, seeking help, and embracing hope and healing; and
WHEREAS, Mental Health Month serves as a call to action for individuals, communities, and policymakers to prioritize mental health and well-being, invest in prevention, early intervention, and support services, and work together to create a more inclusive, compassionate, and supportive society;
NOW THEREFORE I, Vicki A. Tesoro, by virtue of the authority vested in me as First Selectman of the Town of Trumbull, Connecticut do hereby proclaim May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Trumbull to be affixed on the 1st day of May 2024.
Vicki A. Tesoro, First Selectman