Mental Illness Awareness Week Proclamation
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mental illness affects millions of Americans annually and costs our nation
billions of dollars each year in lost productivity, social dependence, and
health care costs; and
chronic mental illness such as schizophrenia and major depressions are
now known to be diseases of the brain and not caused by individual
weakness or poor family life; and
anyone can become mentally ill. Mental disorders such as bipolar disorder,
depression, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder account for
an estimated 20% of the world's total disabilities. One in four families will
have a member with a mental illness; and
treatment works if a person with a mental illness can get it, as for every U.S.
taxpayer dollar spent on medical research, less than one cent is allocated
for schizophrenia, one of the most disabling mental illnesses; and
the nation's mental health care system is in crisis and far too many
struggle to get treatments and service we know are critical to recovery; and
the Alliance for the Mentally III of Dubuque and the Alliance for the Mentally
III of Iowa are helping patients, their families and the public to learn the
facts about mental illnesses in order to end the stigma created by myths,
misinformation and prejudice.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 7,2000 AS:
"MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF MENTAL
ILLNESS AND TO PROMOTE GREATER UNDERSTANDING FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER
FROM THE DISABLING SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed this
18th day of September 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, MAYOR
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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WHEREAS, mental illness affects millions of Americans annually and costs our nation
billions of dollars each year in lost productivity, social dependence, and
health care costs; and
WHEREAS, chronic mental illness such as schizophrenia and major depressions are
now known to be diseases of the brain and not caused by individual
weakness or poor family life; and
WHEREAS, anyone can become mentally ill. Mental disorders such as bipolar
disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder
account for an estimated 20% of the world's total disabilities. One in four
families will have a member with a mental illness; and
WHEREAS, treatment works if a person with a mental illness can get it, as for every
U.S. taxpayer dollar spent on medical research, less than one cent is
allocated schizophrenia, one of the most disabling mental illnesses; and
WHEREAS, the nation's mental health care system is in crisis and far too many
struggle to get treatments and service we know are critical to recovery;
and
WHEREAS, the Alliance for the Mentally III of Dubuque and the Alliance for the
Mentally III of Iowa are helping patients, their families and the public to
learn the facts about mental illnesses in order to end the stigma created
by myths, misinformation and prejudice.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2000
AS:
"MENTAL IllNESS AWARENESS WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF MENTAL
IllNESS AND TO PROMOTE GREATER UNDERSTANDING FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER
FROM THE DISABLING SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL IllNESS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed
this 18th day of September 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, MAYOR
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
CITY HALL, 50 W. 13TH ST. Phone: (319) 589-4100
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 Fax: (319) 589-0890
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Susan Winter, Permit Clerk (Ph. 589-4122)
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
CITY HALL, 50 W. 13TH ST.
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
Phone: (319) 589-4100
Fax: (319) 589..0890
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._~ Karen Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk (Ph. 589-4120)
Susan Winter. Permit Clerk (Ph. 589-4122)
Bob Brumkan
723 Fifth Ave. SE
Dyersville, IA 52040
Carol Oberfoell will be in attendance on Oct. 6, 1997.
Carol Oberfoell will be in attendance on Sept. 18, 2000.
Carol Oberfoell
11698 Robin Hood Dr.
Dubuque, IA 52001
(Carol's phone 582-2070)
Fax 588-4925
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WHEREAS, The strongest weapon in the fight against
the past decade, a wide array of effective new medicatio
been developed. Genetic discoveries and progressive b .
step closer to sound medical answers for living with, and
preventing, severe mental illnesses.
WHEREAS, A new perception of mental illness is eme e a ocuses on early
intervention, effective treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. No area of health care is
changing more than mental health. Advances are prompted by better science and more
research, the information revolution, the important role consumers play in advocating for
themselves, and family members who speak out for their loved ones.
WHEREAS, Barriers to mental illness recovery are falling one by one. More than 30
states have adopted measures to ensure health insurance parity. In addition, PACT (Program
for Assertive Community Treatment) a 24-hour a day, seven days a week mobile service
program for persons with the most severe mental illnesses, is being replicated in communities
throughout the country.
WHEREAS, Treatment works-if a person with a mental illness can get it. Science has
greatly expanded our understanding and treatment of severe mental illnesses. Once forgotten
in the back wards of mental institutions, individuals with these disorders have a real chance at
reclaiming full and productive lives, but only if they have access to the treatments, services,
and programs so vital to recovery.
WHEREAS, The nation's mental healthcare system is in crisis. Despite the tremendous
strides in the fight against mental illness, far too many still struggle to get treatments and
service we know are critical to recovery. The system denies access to the latest medications
and limits funding for essential programs. The results have been disastrous. Persons with
mental illness are dying in restraints on hospital wards. They are committing suicide. They
are being shot by police or warehoused in prison. They are discriminated against in the
workplace. Or they are living wasted, isolated lives, unnoticed by anyone, when they could
again become part of their communities.
WHEREAS, Research on mental illness is significantly underfunded in relation to its
economic and public health impact. Depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and
obsessive-compulsive disorder account for an estimated 20 percent of the world's total
disability resulting from all diseases and injuries. Yet for every U.S. taxpayer dollar spent on
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medical research, less than one cent is allocated to schizophrenia, one of the most disabling
mental illnesses.
WHEREAS, Stigma continues to be the single most significant barrier to people getting
the help they need. As underscored by the U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher in his 1999
landmark report on mental health, stigma toward mental illness remains a pervasive and
potentially lethal barrier to mental illness recovery.
NOW, THEREFORE RESOLVED, I (MA YORfOOVERNOR'S NAME), (TITLE) of the
citylstate of (NAME OF CITY 1ST ATE) do hereby proclaim October 1 through October 7,
2000 as Mental Illness Awareness Week in (NAME OF CITY 1ST ATE) to increase public
awareness of severe mental illness and to promote greater understanding for those who suffer
from the potentially disabling symptoms of these disorders.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great
Seal of the citylstate of (NAME OF CITY 1ST ATE) on (DATE).
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