Board proclaims Oct. 4–10, 2026 as Mental Illness Awareness Week
September 29, 2026 | Hennepin County, Minnesota
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The Hennepin County Board voted to proclaim Oct. 4–10, 2026 as Mental Illness Awareness Week following a motion from Commissioner Connolly and a clerk reading of the proclamation.
The proclamation states that "1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youth in The United States experience a mental health condition each year" and urges residents to talk openly about mental health to reduce stigma. Commissioners thanked staff and advisory council members and noted the county's commitment to timely, equitable access to care.
The proclamation states that "1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youth in The United States experience a mental health condition each year" and urges residents to talk openly about mental health to reduce stigma. Commissioners thanked staff and advisory council members and noted the county's commitment to timely, equitable access to care.
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