May 6, 2025
NJAMHAA is pleased that Governor Phil Murphy continues to demonstrate recognition of the high prevalence of mental health conditions and support for increasing access to treatment and support services, as evidenced by his issuing of a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month.
In addition to citing statistics of mental health conditions among youth and adults, the proclamation reinforces that "mental health is essential to a person's life in the same way as physical health" and "maintaining the mental health of a community supports the development of a healthy workforce and advances economic opportunity." It also declares, "A lack of mental health awareness leads to devastating impacts on the wellbeing of individuals and society." Click here to read the entire proclamation.
Share the Proclamation on Social Media and Advocate for Increased Funding
Please click here to access the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's New Jersey Mental Health Awareness Month Social Media Toolkit to help further build knowledge of mental health and Gov. Murphy's proclamation.
Also incorporate these messages into your advocacy to the State Legislature to increase behavioral healthcare funding in the FY2026 State Budget. Use NJAMHAA's campaign, Untold Stories – Why Access to Care Must Be the Highest Priority, and examples from your own organizations to further illustrate the positive impact and tremendous value of behavioral health care.
