Mental Health Awareness

Office of the Mayor
City of El Mirage
Proclamation
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
MAY 2025
WHEREAS, mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, impacting individuals, families,
and communities across El Mirage, Arizona;
WHEREAS, one in five American adults experiences a mental health condition each year and everyone
faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health;
WHEREAS, despite its prevalence, mental health remains shrouded in stigma, preventing many from
seeking help;
WHEREAS, early intervention and access to quality care are crucial for managing mental health
conditions and improving quality of life;
WHEREAS, May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, providing an
opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote mental health resources; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor of El Mirage, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as
Mental Health Month in El Mirage, Arizona.
I encourage all residents of El Mirage to:
• Educate themselves and others about mental health conditions, treatment options, and available
resources.
• Challenge stigma by speaking respectfully and inclusively about mental health.
• Seek help if they are struggling with their mental health and encourage others to do the same.
• Support organizations that provide mental health services and advocacy.
• Create safe and supportive environments for open conversations about mental health.
Together, we can create a community where everyone feels empowered to prioritize their mental well-being and
seek help when needed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of El Mirage
to be affixed this 6th day of May 2025.
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Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor