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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Solano County; and Adopt and present a resolution recognizing May 4-10, 2026, as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week in Solano County (Chair Brown)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt and present a resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Solano County; and
2. Adopt and present a resolution recognizing May 4-10, 2026, as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness of mental health and wellness, celebrating recovery, and reducing stigma associated with mental illness.
During Mental Health Awareness Month, the Solano County Health and Social Services (H&SS) Department, Behavioral Health and Public Health Divisions, and its partners will participate in a national movement focused on eradicating stigma, extending support, promoting public education, and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of individuals and families affected by mental illness. This observance also highlights specific populations, including women experiencing perinatal and postpartum mental health challenges, collectively referred to as maternal mental health. Untreated maternal mental health disorders can lead to adverse early childhood development outcomes and are the leading cause of pregnancy-related death.
Solano County Behavioral Health and Public Health, in collaboration with community partners, will promote mental health awareness through social media, a podcast interview, and both virtual and in-person community events. The Mental Health Awareness Month and Maternal Mental Health Week resolutions provide an opportunit...
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