This resolution designates May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day" to raise awareness about mental health challenges within the AANHPI community. The resolution highlights that despite the community's significant growth and contributions to American society, AANHPI individuals have among the lowest rates of mental health service usage, with about 65 percent of those needing mental health treatment not receiving it. The resolution also notes that from 2018 to 2023, suicide was the leading cause of death for AANHPI youth ages 10 to 24, marking a troubling public health concern. By combining this designation with National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the resolution aims to reduce stigma and encourage federal, state, and local health agencies to improve mental health services for these communities through culturally and linguistically appropriate care.
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