BILL ANALYSIS
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SENATE THIRD READING
SCR 97 (Yee)
As Introduced April 7, 2010
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE :33-0
RULES 11-0
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|Ayes:|Skinner, Gaines, Adams, | | |
| |Caballero, Hagman, Hall, | | |
| |Lieu, Mendoza, Saldana, | | |
| |Silva, Torlakson | | |
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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
Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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