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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 28
Author: Block (D), et al.
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : California Mental Health No Stigma Week
SOURCE : International Bipolar Foundation
DIGEST : This resolution declares May 6, 2013, to May 12,
2013, inclusive, and the first full week of May of every year
thereafter, commencing with a Monday, as California Mental
Health No Stigma Week.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1. The most formidable obstacle to future progress in the area
of mental health is stigma; and it is in the best interest of
the state to increase awareness regarding the negative stigma
associated with mental illness.
2. California has approximately 36.8 million residents, with
close to 1,175,000 adults living with a serious mental
illness and about 422,000 children living with serious mental
health conditions.
3. Estimates indicate that nearly two-thirds of all people with
a diagnosable mental illness do not seek treatment,
especially people from diverse communities; and despite civil
rights laws, people with mental illnesses often experience
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discrimination in education, housing, health care, and the
workplace.
4. According to the California Mental Health Services Oversight
and Accountability Commission's report of 2007, a public
education campaign can improve the public's awareness of
unmet needs and reduce the harmful effects of stigma and
discrimination.
This resolution declares May 6, 2013, to May 12, 2013,
inclusive, and the first full week of May of every year
thereafter, commencing with a Monday, as California Mental
Health No Stigma Week.
Comments
According to the author's office, this resolution will increase
the public's awareness of the discrimination and unmet needs of
people who have mental illnesses.
Prior legislation . ACR 110 (Fletcher), Resolution Chapter 110,
Statutes of 2012.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 4/2/13)
International Bipolar Foundation (source)
MW:k 4/3/13 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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