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Fighting Mental Health Stigma and Improving Access for AANHPI Communities.

This Act aims to improve mental health and reduce stigma within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. It mandates a national, culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach strategy to increase the use of mental health services. Furthermore, it funds critical studies on the youth mental health crisis and the shortage of AANHPI behavioral health professionals, leading to better, more accessible care.
Key points
Establishment of a national outreach strategy to combat stigma and raise awareness of mental health issues within AANHPI communities.
Funding for research into the root causes of high suicide rates among AANHPI youth and barriers to accessing treatment.
Study of the shortage of AANHPI behavioral health professionals to increase the number of culturally competent therapists available to citizens.
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Print number: 118_S_1773
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-05-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1773.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a national outreach strategy to combat stigma and raise awareness of mental health issues within AANHPI communities.
  • Funding for research into the root causes of high suicide rates among AANHPI youth and barriers to accessing treatment.
  • Study of the shortage of AANHPI behavioral health professionals to increase the number of culturally competent therapists available to citizens.
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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