President Trump Proclaims May 2017 As National Mental Health Awareness Month

On May 1, 2017, President Donald Trump proclaimed May to be National Mental Health Awareness month. In his proclamation, the President proclaimed that May should be " a time to recognize the millions of American families affected by mental illness and to redouble our efforts to ensure that those who are suffering get the care and treatment they need."

The President declared his commitment to work with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS), states, and communities to provide better ways for citizens suffering from mental health issues to find the help they need. His request is that all Americans . . .