Supporting National AANHPI Mental Health Day

Original title: Supporting the designation of May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".

Last action · May 13, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Sponsors: Judy Chu and 27 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This House formally supports designating May 10, 2025, as 'National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day.' It highlights mental health disparities within these communities and encourages government agencies to improve access to mental health services.

Why it matters

This establishes a national awareness day to highlight mental health challenges in AANHPI communities and encourages federal, state, and local agencies to adopt policies that improve mental health service utilization for these populations.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

AANHPI community

The resolution focuses on the mental health needs, data collection, and service access for this demographic.

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Federal, State, and local health agencies

The resolution encourages these agencies to adopt new laws, policies, and guidance regarding mental health services.

Key Facts

Designates May 10, 2025, as 'National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day'.
Encourages federal, state, and local health agencies to adopt laws and policies to improve mental health service help-seeking rates for AANHPI communities and other communities of color.
States that 65.3 percent of the estimated 2.9 million AANHPI individuals meeting criteria for a mental health problem do not receive treatment.
Notes that from 2018 to 2023, suicide was the leading cause of death for AANHPI youth ages 10 to 24.

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Calls for the disaggregation of AANHPI population data to better understand subpopulation mental health needs.
Identifies language access and the need for more culturally representative providers as critical issues.
Acknowledges that historical discrimination and racial violence contribute to trauma and stress within AANHPI communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws?

No, this is a , which expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives but does not create new binding federal law.

What is the goal of this designation?

The goal is to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage government agencies to improve mental health service access for AANHPI communities.

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May 13, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 13, 2025House
Submitted in House

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