Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month in New York.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights the importance of treating co-occurring disorders, which involve both mental illness and substance use disorder, to improve health outcomes. It emphasizes that increased awareness can lead to earlier detection and better quality of life for those affected. The resolution notes that people with mental illness are more likely to experience substance use disorders, and that integrated screening and treatment can enhance care.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month in New York.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights the importance of treating co-occurring disorders, which involve both mental illness and substance use disorder, to improve health outcomes. It emphasizes that increased awareness can lead to earlier detection and better quality of life for those affected. The resolution notes that people with mental illness are more likely to experience substance use disorders, and that integrated screening and treatment can enhance care.