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Recognizing May 10th as AANHPI Mental Health Awareness Day

The Senate supports designating May 10th as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day. This resolution highlights the critical mental health crisis within these communities, noting low treatment rates and high suicide rates among youth. It encourages federal, state, and local agencies to adopt policies that improve access to culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services.
Key points
Official recognition of May 10th to raise national awareness of mental health challenges faced by the AANHPI community.
Encourages government health agencies to implement policies that increase help-seeking rates and address language and cultural barriers in mental healthcare.
Acknowledges the urgent need to reduce stigma and increase the number of mental health providers from these diverse communities.
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Print number: 118_SRES_205
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-05-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2023, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_205.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official recognition of May 10th to raise national awareness of mental health challenges faced by the AANHPI community.
  • Encourages government health agencies to implement policies that increase help-seeking rates and address language and cultural barriers in mental healthcare.
  • Acknowledges the urgent need to reduce stigma and increase the number of mental health providers from these diverse communities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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