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          Date of Hearing:   May 20, 2010

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                Nancy Skinner, Chair
                     SCR 97 (Yee) - As Introduced:  April 7, 2010

           SENATE VOTE  :   33-0
           
          SUBJECT  :   Asian Pacific American Mental Health Day.

           SUMMARY  :   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.  Specifically,  this resolution   
          makes the following legislative findings:

          1)In this country, there is a critical need to raise awareness  
            about mental health, particularly with the Asian Pacific  
            American community, to destigmatize seeking help and to gain  
            access to culturally competent community services.

          2)Asian Pacific Americans use mental health services at the  
            lowest rates among ethnic populations; and a combination of  
            psychosocial and pharmacological treatments and supports prove  
            to be highly effective with 70% to 90% of individuals with  
            mental health issues having significant reduction of symptoms  
            and improved quality of life.

          3)There is a lack of research regarding Asian Pacific Americans  
            and mental health issues; and 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.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :

           Support 
           
          None on file.
           
            Opposition 
           
          None on file.








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           Analysis Prepared by  :    Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800