BILL ANALYSIS
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 97
Author: Yee (D)
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
SUBJECT : Asian Pacific American Mental Health Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes May 10, 2010, and
each May 10 thereafter, as Asian Pacific American Mental
Health Day, and acknowledges the importance of raising
awareness about mental health in the Asian Pacific American
community.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
1. The Asian Pacific American community is among the
fastest growing and most diverse racial groups in the
United States. Asian Pacific Americans have made
remarkable economic, political, and social
contributions, and are the majority in eight California
cities and the second largest group in four California
counties.
2. Approximately 25 percent of Americans experience and are
diagnosed with a mental health condition in a given
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year, impacting all communities regardless of race,
ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, and gender.
3. There is a critical need to raise awareness about and
advocate for health care policies that increase the
accessibility of mental health care services.
4. In this country, there is a critical need to raise
awareness about mental health, particularly within the
Asian Pacific American community, to destigmatize
seeking help, and to gain access to culturally competent
community services.
5. Asian Pacific Americans use mental health services at
the lowest rates among ethnic populations. This may be
due to the substantial stigma that exists among Asian
Pacific Americans, as well as cultural and linguistic
isolation of the community, family, and individual.
6. There is an extreme lack of research regarding Asian
Pacific Americans and mental health issues. A
combination of psychosocial and pharmacological
treatments and supports prove to be highly effective
with 70 percent to 90 percent, inclusive, of individuals
with mental health issues having significant reduction
of symptoms and improved quality of life.
7. Raising awareness about mental health in the Asian
Pacific American community encourages professional
interest in health and human services careers, fostering
a diversified workforce that reflects the community.
This resolution recognizes May 10, 2010, and each May 10
thereafter, as Asian Pacific American Mental Health Day,
and acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about
mental health in the Asian Pacific American community.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
RJG:mw 4/27/10 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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