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SELECT BOARD QFFICE
PRa CLAMATION , ,, � �, w ����MwN��r ���
Whereas: the mental health of every individual is essential to the emotional and economic prosperity of families,
neighborhoods,and businesses in Lexington,Massachusetts;and
Whereas: mental health is a key component of every person's overall physical health and emotional well-being;
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Whereas: all Lexington residents face challenges that impact their mental health regardless of age,race gender,
abilities,ethnicity,sexual orientation,socioeconomic status,or religion;and
Wfiereas: feelings of personal shame and fears of social stigma and discrimination preven�many living with
mental iliness from seeking help;and
Whereas: stigma can be reduced by increasing the awareness of inental illness and available resources for those
suffering from mental health conditions;and
Whereas: greater public awareness about mental wellness can positively transform attitudes about,and towards,
people with mental illness,making it easier for our citizens to seek help;and
Whereas; with effective treatment,�hose individuals with mental health conditions can lead full,produc�ive lives;
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Wlrereas: prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of inental health conditions;and
Whereas: we strive to create a Lexington that supports mental wellness by increasing access to treatment, educating
residents about mental wellness and mental illness,and supporting our�oved ones as they seek to improve
their mental health;and
Whereas: there are practical tools that al�people can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency.
N�YY THEREF4RE, N�E, THE SELECT B4ARD of the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts,do hereby proclaim the
month of May to be annually recognized as
Mental Hec�lth 1Vlonth
in the Town of Lexington to underscore the importance of inental health,early screening,pub�ic education,and advocacy
for appropriate and accessible services for all people Iiving with mental health conditions. We ca�l this observance to the
attention of a11 our residents with the support of the Lexington Hurnan Services Department and the Lexington Human
Rights Committee.
IN WITNESS WHEREQF, we have se�our hands and caused the sea� of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the 24t�'of
Apri�2, 23.
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