[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 173 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




COMMENDING THE PEOPLE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY AND THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF 
                             COMMISSIONERS

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2017

  Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the 
people of Douglas County and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners 
for designating October as Douglas County Behavioral Health Month.
   Millions of Americans have behavioral health challenges. 
Unfortunately, many go without needed behavioral health treatment. The 
goal of Behavioral Health Month is to ``Stomp the Stigma'', the 
negative attitudes and behaviors toward individuals with behavioral 
health challenges. Stigma can lead to lack of understanding by friends, 
family, and coworkers. It can also lead to bullying, harassment, or 
physical violence. As a result, many individuals are reluctant to seek 
behavioral health care, isolate themselves, or have feelings of shame 
and insecurity.
   This October, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners is uniting 
schools, religious organizations, military and veterans' organizations, 
and healthcare and legal professionals. Together, Douglas County is 
working to increase awareness and understanding of challenges, reduce 
stigma and discrimination, and promote accessible services for 
individuals with behavioral health challenges.
   Please join me in commending the people of Douglas County and the 
Douglas County Board of Commissioners for their efforts to increase 
awareness about behavioral health challenges and ``Stomp the Stigma''.

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