BILL ANALYSIS �
ACR 110
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CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
ACR 110 (Fletcher)
As Amended May 1, 2012
Majority vote
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|ASSEMBLY: |71-0 |(March 15, |SENATE: |37-0 |(May 10, 2012) |
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Original Committee Reference: RULES
SUMMARY : Recognizes the week of May 20, 2012, through May 26,
2012, as California Mental Health No Stigma Week.
The Senate amendments change the dates of the week being
recognized to May 20, 2012, through May 26, 2012, as California
Mental Health No Stigma Week.
AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY , the resolution made 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)While one in five Americans live with a mental disorder,
estimates indicate that nearly two-thirds of all people with a
diagnosable mental illness do not seek treatment, especially
people from diverse communities.
3)Some of the harmful effects of stigma include trying to
pretend nothing is wrong, refusal to seek treatment, and
rejection by family and friends; and, despite civil rights
laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
people with mental illnesses often experience discrimination
in education, housing, health care, and the workplace.
4)Every person needs and deserves to feel a sense of belonging,
and not be excluded or ostracized; and, 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.
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FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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