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i <br /> U' 7 <br /> Eown of leXington, _4Ix!5,gar1)U5ett5 <br /> SELECT BOARD OFFICE <br /> m <br /> x IN <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> Whereas: the mental health of every individual is essential to the emotional and economic prosperity of <br /> families,neighborhoods,and businesses in Lexington,Massachusetts;and <br /> Whereas: mental health is a key component of every person's overall physical health and emotional <br /> well-being;and <br /> Whereas: all Lexington residents face challenges that impact their mental health regardless of age,race <br /> gender,abilities,ethnicity,sexual orientation,socioeconomic status,or religion;and <br /> Whereas: feelings of personal shame and fears of social stigma and discrimination prevent many living <br /> with mental illness from seeking help;and <br /> Whereas: stigma can be reduced by increasing the awareness of mental illness and available resources <br /> for those suffering from mental health conditions;and <br /> Whereas: greater public awareness about mental wellness can positively transform attitudes about, <br /> and towards,people with mental illness,making it easier for our citizens to seek help; <br /> and <br /> Whereas: with effective treatment,those individuals with mental health conditions can lead full, <br /> productive lives;and <br /> Whereas: prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions;and <br /> Whereas: we strive to create a Lexington that supports mental wellness by increasing access to <br /> treatment,educating residents about mental wellness and mental illness,and supporting <br /> our loved ones as they seek to improve their mental health;and <br /> Whereas: there are practical tools that all people can use to improve their mental health and <br /> increase resiliency. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE SELECT BOARD of the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts,do hereby <br /> proclaim the month of May 2020 as <br /> Mental Health Month <br /> in the Town of Lexington to underscore the importance of mental health,early screening,public education,and <br /> advocacy for appropriate and accessible services for all people living with mental health conditions. <br /> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on <br /> the 27111 f A ril 20P. <br /> DOUGLA CENTE,CH � JOSEPV <br /> UZANNE&BARRY my � ILL 1.H <br /> MARK D.SANDEEN <br />