United StatesPresidentDonald Trumpon Monday has announced May to be observed as National Mental HealthAwareness Month
While highlighting the initiatives taken by the country to provide treatment and Recovery Support Servicesto the mentally ill patient, PresidentTrump reflected his disappointment over the stigma attached with Mental Illness
He said, "The negative stereotypes surrounding Mental Illnessdeter people who may experience these Disordersfrom getting the help that can improve their lives and their ability to achieve their full potential."
Trump urged people to raise awareness regarding Mental Healthas he said, "I call upon all Americans to support citizens suffering from mental illness, raise awareness of Mental Healthconditions through appropriate programs and activities, and commit our Nation to innovative prevention, diagnosis, and treatment."
Further reflecting on the statistics involving those affected by mental illness, the proclamation noted that one in every five Americans is experiencing a Mental Illness
Trump then mentioned of the 2019 budget as he requested the US Congress to include $10 billion to combat the Opioid Epidemic And Serious Mental Illness
The allocated money is said to be used to improve access to evidence-based Treatment Servicesfor those who are seriously mentally ill.
He further requested to fund the Substance Abuse and Mental HealthServices Administration to ensure adults suffering from serious Mental Illnessreceive Assertive Community Treatment.
Also, the Community Mental HealthServices Block Grant will also be given economic support by the government. The suicide prevention activities will also be funded.
Trump had earlier appointed the First Assistant Secretaryof Mental Healthand Substance Use to ensure that all agencies are working together to increase access of the mentally-ill to the best treatment and Recovery Servicespossible
He emphasised on the need for research and innovation in the Department of Healthand Human Services.
Further, the Trump Administrationhad also launched Interdepartmental Serious Mental IllnessCoordinating Committeeto improve the lives of mentally-ill individuals and their families.
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