H.R. No. 1243
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In conjunction with National Children's Mental
Health Awareness Week, mental health professionals and others are
gathering at the Capitol on May 5, 2009, to promote positive mental
health, well-being, and social development for all children and
youth; and
WHEREAS, The National Federation of Families for Children's
Mental Health is encouraging people to wear green ribbons
throughout the week to raise awareness of mental health needs among
young people; and
WHEREAS, Mental health disorders are more common in children
and adolescents than many realize, with studies showing that at
least one in five have a mental health disorder and at least one in
10 have a serious emotional disturbance; the range of diagnosable
emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders includes depression,
attention deficit disorder, and anxiety, conduct, and eating
disorders; and
WHEREAS, Children and adolescents with mental health issues
need to get help as soon as possible; when left untreated, mental
health issues can lead to school failure, family conflicts, drug
abuse, violence, and even suicide; appropriate treatment may
include counseling, medical care, residential care, day treatment,
education services, rights protection, transportation, or case
management; and
WHEREAS, Mental health disorders in children are real and
painful, but with the help of families and communities working
together, children with mental health needs can thrive; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 5, 2009, as Children's Mental
Health Awareness Day and encourage all Texans to learn more about
the mental health needs of children and youth.
Howard of Travis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1243 was adopted by the House on May
5, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House