Agenda #: 5.3
Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION.
STRATEGIC
GOAL: Open, Engaged & Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness month.
BACKGROUND:
Mental health is essential for overall well-being at every stage of life. Regardless of age, background, or experience, prioritizing mental health strengthens individuals, families and communities.
Mental Health America, the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all, founded Mental Health Month in 1949 and has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide.
The Mental Health Awareness Month theme for 2025 is “Turn Awareness into Action.” This theme encourages individuals to move beyond simply understanding mental health issues to actively supporting those affected and advocating for change. This includes learning more about mental health, checking in with friends and supporting community initiatives
The City of Diamond Bar is proud to designate May as Mental Health Awareness Month and calls upon citizens, agencies, businesses, nonprofits and other groups to join in activities and take action to strengthen the mental health of our community.
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Attachments:
1. 5.3.a Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation