SPONSOR: Sen. Hocker & Rep. Jones Giltner & Rep. Dorsey Walker Sens. Hansen, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morris, Morrison, Parker Selby, Romer DELAWARE STATE SENATE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 195 PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024 AS "DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
SPONSOR: Sen. Hocker & Rep. Jones Giltner & Rep. Dorsey Walker Sens. Hansen, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morris, Morrison, Parker Selby, Romer
SPONSOR: Sen. Hocker & Rep. Jones Giltner & Rep. Dorsey Walker
Sens. Hansen, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morris, Morrison, Parker Selby, Romer
SPONSOR:
Sen. Hocker & Rep. Jones Giltner & Rep. Dorsey Walker
Sens. Hansen, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morris, Morrison, Parker Selby, Romer
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 195
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024 AS "DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, major depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the United States; and WHEREAS, there are many forms of depression such as persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder, and others; and WHEREAS, major depression can result in severe impairments that interfere or limit ones ability to carry out major life activities, such as problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, or self-worth; and WHEREAS, an estimated 23% of adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2023; and WHEREAS, the prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode is highest among individuals aged 18-29 and is highest among those who report having multiple (two or more) races; and WHEREAS, an estimated 3.7 million children and adolescents, aged 12 to 17 in the United States, had at least one major depressive episode in 2021; and WHEREAS, depression is not caused by personal weakness and is not a character defect or flaw; and WHEREAS, depression, even the most severe cases, can be treated; the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is; and WHEREAS, it is prudent that Delawareans have an understanding of depression; and WHEREAS, to accomplish this we must strip away the stigma of mental health and acknowledge it as a medical condition that affects millions of people. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the month of October 2024 is proclaimed Depression Awareness Month in the State of Delaware. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about depression awareness.
WHEREAS, major depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the United States; and
WHEREAS, there are many forms of depression such as persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder, and others; and
WHEREAS, major depression can result in severe impairments that interfere or limit ones ability to carry out major life activities, such as problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, or self-worth; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 23% of adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2023; and
WHEREAS, the prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode is highest among individuals aged 18-29 and is highest among those who report having multiple (two or more) races; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 3.7 million children and adolescents, aged 12 to 17 in the United States, had at least one major depressive episode in 2021; and
WHEREAS, depression is not caused by personal weakness and is not a character defect or flaw; and
WHEREAS, depression, even the most severe cases, can be treated; the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is; and
WHEREAS, it is prudent that Delawareans have an understanding of depression; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish this we must strip away the stigma of mental health and acknowledge it as a medical condition that affects millions of people.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the month of October 2024 is proclaimed Depression Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about depression awareness.
SYNOPSIS This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of October 2024 as Depression Awareness Month in the State of Delaware. Author: Senator Hocker
SYNOPSIS
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of October 2024 as Depression Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.
Author: Senator Hocker