British Columbia Order in Council — Order under Proclamation Depression Screening Day - October 11, 2001 (O.C. 888/2001)

O.C. 888/2001

British Columbia — Orders in Council

Lie ant Governor r o the ecutive Co cil Pre PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ORDER OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL Order in Council No. 888 , Approved and Ordered OCT - 2 Executive Council Chambers, Victoria On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, orders that

WHEREAS clinical depression affects 10% of the population and kills as many people as motor vehicle accidents, and

WHEREAS depression is a major public health challenge, involving both great personal cost to sufferers and their families and high financial costs to society, and

WHEREAS depression is a treatable illness, but only 50% of sufferers are treated due to stigma and lack of knowledge, and

WHEREAS the government has committed to develop a depression strategy, including depression screening initiatives, in order to reduce the personal and family suffering and economic impacts associated with untreated depression, and

WHEREAS "Depression Screening Day" in British Columbia is a highlight of Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 7-13, 2001; A Proclamation be issued designating October 11, 2001, as "Depression Screening Day" in British Columbia. r. ) 45-- Attorney eneral a d Minister Respons le for T eaty Negotiations (This

part is for administrative purposes only and is not part of the Order.) Authority under which Order Is made: Act and section: Other (specify): Prerogative ( (4- I /20061

Document details

Collection	British Columbia — Orders in Council
Citation	O.C. 888/2001
Type	order_in_council
Volume / chapter	arc oic 0888 2001
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	PROVINCIAL
Identifier	23c66a3cac79c969815ecc18072a6ed718ed7168

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