Expressing support for the designation of March 30, 2016, as "World Bipolar Day".

Bill: 114-hres-659
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]
Introduced: 2016-03-22
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Health promotion and preventive care

Mental health
Latest action: action_date: 2016-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-03-22
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Expresses support for: (1) the designation of World Bipolar Day, (2) improved sensitivity towards those struggling with bipolar disorder, and (3) comprehensive mental health reform.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 659 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 22, 2016 Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mrs. Dingell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 30, 2016, as World Bipolar Day .

Whereas 2.6 percent of adults in the United States live with bipolar disorder; Whereas bipolar disorder is the 6th leading cause of disability in the world; Whereas bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease that causes shifts in mood, activity, and energy level; Whereas persons with bipolar disorder may have psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions and of those with psychotic symptoms, 40 percent experience Anosognosia a neurological impairment which results in “lack of insight” into one's condition; Whereas individuals with bipolar disorder often encounter damaged relationships and poor job or school performance; Whereas the median age of onset for bipolar disorder is 25 years; Whereas 51 percent of individuals with bipolar disorder go untreated during any given year; Whereas 65 percent of individuals on Medicaid with bipolar disorder do not receive a continuous supply of evidence-based treatment; Whereas bipolar disorder results in a 9.2-year reduction in expected life span; Whereas 15 percent to 17 percent of people with bipolar disorder take their own lives; Whereas although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, it can be effectively treated and treatment can help reduce the frequency and severity of episodes; Whereas early intervention, proper diagnosis, and treatment help people with bipolar disorder lead healthy and productive lives; and Whereas, March 30, 2016, would be an appropriate date to designate as World Bipolar Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of World Bipolar Day to raise awareness and erase social stigma associated with bipolar disorder; (2) supports improved sensitivity towards those struggling with bipolar disorder; (3) supports comprehensive mental health reform; and (4) encourages all to draw on World Bipolar Day as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness, ensure access to appropriate services, and support overall quality of life for those living with bipolar disorder.