AR8: Resolution Text

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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE

2019 Assembly RESOLUTION 8

October 3, 2019 - Introduced by Representatives Tittl, Ballweg, Cabrera, Crowley, Emerson, Felzkowski, Hebl, Jagler, James, Milroy, Murphy, Spreitzer, Thiesfeldt, VanderMeer, Zimmerman, Brostoff and Wittke. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AR8,1,1 Relating to: recognizing October 10, 2019, as World Mental Health Day.

AR8,1,3 Whereas, World Mental Health Day is observed by the World Health Organization on October 10; and

AR8,1,5 Whereas, the objective of this day is to raise awareness for people all around the world who are affected by mental health issues; and

AR8,1,7 Whereas, one in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year and one in six U.S. youth experiences a mental health disorder each year; and

AR8,1,9 Whereas, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 34 and the tenth leading cause of death in the United States; and

AR8,1,11 Whereas, only 43 percent of U.S. adults with a mental illness received treatment in 2018; and

AR8,1,15 Whereas, people with depression have a 40 percent higher risk of developing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases than the general population, and caregivers of adults with a mental health issue spend an average of 32 hours per week providing unpaid care; and

AR8,2,2 Whereas, 8.4 million people in the United States provide care to an adult with a mental health issue; now, therefore, be it

AR8,2,4 Resolved by the assembly, That the Wisconsin Legislature recognizes October 10, 2019, to be World Mental Health Day.

AR8,2,5 (End)