Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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May 10, 2023
WHEREAS, mental health affects our emotional, psychological, and social well-being; and,
WHEREAS, a lack of mental health awareness can lead to devastating impacts on the wellbeing of individuals and society; and,
WHEREAS, mental health advocates work to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and provide resources for people in need; and,
WHEREAS, mental health advocates empower Michiganders to better maintain relationships, take care of ourselves and our families, and adapt to daily life changes; and,
WHEREAS, mental health advocates provide support for people experiencing nearly 200 different mental illnesses; and,
WHEREAS, we join with mental health advocates across the state to uplift struggling Michiganders and work toward a state where everyone can receive the support they need; and,
WHEREAS, on this day, we offer our support to the dedicated mental health advocates who support Michiganders through challenges to their mental health and living with mental illnesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 10, 2023, as Mental Health Advocates Day in Michigan.