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Proclamation 9875

National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2019

In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 2019 as National Mental Health Awareness Month, recognizing mental health's importance and calling on Americans to support those with mental illnesses and raise awareness through programs and activities. It describes ongoing administration efforts on mental health but imposes no binding policy directives, funding requirements, or agency mandates.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 19851

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2019 as National Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Call upon all Americans to support citizens suffering from mental illnesses
  • Call upon all Americans to raise awareness of mental health conditions through appropriate programs and activities
  • Call upon all Americans to commit our Nation to innovative prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect designating May 2019 as National Mental Health Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long awareness period during May 2019

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9875: National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2019 · Executive Orders