City of
Manhattan Beach
Prodamation
Mherers. mental health is part of overall health and well-being and shouk be treated with the same urgencr as plarsical health; and
Whereas one in five Americans experience a mental health condition that requires treatment at some point in their lives; and
Wherers long delars - sometimes decades - often occur between the time simptoms first appear and when induiduals get help; and
Whereas ear identification and treatment can make a profound difference in successful management of mental illness and recovert; and
Whereas. loneliness aftects at least half of all adults in the U'nited States - that the Surgeon General considers it an urgent public health concern; and
Mercas. social connection can reduce loneliness and better mental health; and Whereas. we strive to ensure people living with mental health conditions know that thet are not alone, that hope exists, and that the possibility of healing and thriving is real; and Wherers. the City of Manhattan Beach, in partnerslip with Beach Cities Health District and community partners are working to promote public education and community activities that can reduce stigma, encourage mental health and help improve the lives of individuals and tamilies affected by mental illness through our "Mental Health is Health" campaign.
New, Therefore. Be It Reselved that 1, Daid Lesser, Maor of the City of Manhattan Beach, Calitornia, on behalt of the City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do herebr proclaim the month of Mar 2026 as
Mental Health Awareness Month
to increase public understanding of the importance of mental health, and that ever citizen and commumiț can make a difference in helping end the silence and stigma that for too long has surounded mental illness and discouraged people from getting help.
Dated this 5' day of Mas, 2026.
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City Clerk Liza Tamura ayor David Lesser
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