PRINTER'S NO. 4199
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1151
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY DiGIROLAMO, THOMAS, READSHAW, BOBACK, HENNESSEY,
HILL-EVANS, MARSHALL, SCHLEGEL CULVER, DUSH, SONNEY,
CALTAGIRONE, NEILSON, KINSEY, MILLARD, DAVIS, BIZZARRO,
KIRKLAND, PASHINSKI, STAATS, MEHAFFIE, SCHLOSSBERG, BURNS,
MACKENZIE, YOUNGBLOOD, R. BROWN, CHARLTON, WARD, DRISCOLL,
WARREN, LONGIETTI, ROZZI, KAUFER AND DEASY, OCTOBER 10, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
OCTOBER 10, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing October 10, 2018, as "World Mental Health Day" in
Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of mental health
globally and the contributions and value of mental health.
WHEREAS, Mental health is essential to achieve the full
potential of an individual and mental health disorders can
affect the ability of an individual to carry out daily tasks,
establish or maintain relationships or pursue other fundamental
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Mental health disorders and substance use disorders
are the leading causes of disability globally; and
WHEREAS, Depression is the third leading cause of disease
burden globally, and by 2030, depression will be the highest
cause of disease burden in low-income countries and the second
highest cause of disease burden in middle-income countries; and
WHEREAS, Depression has a particularly negative impact on
women, for whom depression is the leading cause of disease
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burden, independent of the income level of their countries of
residence; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 3,000 deaths from suicide occur each
day globally; and
WHEREAS, For each completed suicide, 20 more individuals
attempt suicide; and
WHEREAS, Up to 90% of individuals who complete suicide have a
diagnosable mental health disorder; and
WHEREAS, Students who are both targets of bullying and engage
in bullying behavior are at a greater risk for both mental
health and behavior problems than students who solely bully or
who are solely targets of bullying; and
WHEREAS, Serious and persistent mental illness, including
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, affects up to 7% of the
population of the world and is extremely debilitating; and
WHEREAS, In high-income countries, approximately one-half of
individuals afflicted with mental health disorders do not
receive appropriate health care; and
WHEREAS, In low-income countries, approximately 85% to 90% of
individuals afflicted with mental health disorders do not
receive appropriate health care; and
WHEREAS, Integrating mental health and psychosocial support
into health and social sectors improves the health, economic
development and political stability of the population, builds
the capacity of staff and health facilities and creates
nonstigmatizing mental health services; and
WHEREAS, There is an urgent need to create readily
accessible, high-quality mental health services in line with
national and global guidelines by designing and implementing
comprehensive programs that are culturally, developmentally and
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linguistically appropriate, building local human resource
capacity and strengthening health systems; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize October
10, 2018, as "World Mental Health Day" in Pennsylvania to
highlight the importance of mental health globally and the
contributions and value of mental health; and be it further
RESOLVED, That Pennsylvania residents honor the importance of
trained mental health workers as they enhance human well-being
and mental health, restore functioning and save lives by
ensuring the availability of high-quality, context-relevant
mental health and psychosocial support services; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That Pennsylvania residents commend the dedication
of organizations, professionals and volunteers globally who work
to improve the mental health of all individuals and the
important contributions and bravery of individuals globally who
live with or have overcome mental health disorders.
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