AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is highlighting mental health awareness after Mayor Kirk Watson issued a proclamation recognizing the importance of ongoing mental health support across the community.
The department shared the proclamation ahead of the end of May, noting that mental health awareness requires continued community involvement, partnerships, and efforts to reduce stigma and barriers to care.
In its statement, the Austin Police Department encouraged residents to check in on themselves and others and to seek support when needed, emphasizing that mental health is a year-round priority rather than a one-month observance…