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Supporting National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day

This House Resolution supports designating May 10 as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day. The aim is to raise awareness about mental health challenges within these communities, who often underutilize services, and to encourage the development of better, culturally appropriate support.
Key points
Designating a specific day aims to highlight the high percentage of individuals in these communities with mental health issues who do not receive treatment.
It emphasizes the need for improved access to mental health services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Government agencies are encouraged to implement changes that will increase help-seeking rates for mental health services.
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Additional Information
Supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
Print number: HRES 1217
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
Process start date: 2024-05-10