President Obama Proclaims May as National Mental Health Awareness Month

seal300-200" width="300" height="200" /></a>In a proclamation issued yesterday, President Obama has designated May as National Mental Health Awareness Month. In explaining the importance of focusing on mental health and mental illness, Obama emphasized that, "Despite great strides in our understanding of mental illness and vast improvements in the dialogue surrounding it, too many still suffer in silence." He said this special month is an opportunity to "reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding of mental illness, increasing access to treatment, and ensuring those who are struggling know that they are not alone." He stressed the increased access to mental health care that will follow passage of the Affordable Care Act, as well as special initiatives his administration has fostered to address the mental health needs of children and veterans. In responding to the Presidenthere.