H.Res. 407 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day." The resolution highlights that Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities have among the lowest rates of mental health service utilization, with nearly two-thirds of an estimated 2.9 million community members with mental health issues going untreated. The resolution points to serious concerns including that AANHPI youth ages 10-24 were the only racial or ethnic group in that age range whose leading cause of death was suicide from 2018-2023, and notes barriers such as language access, cultural stigma, and insufficient providers from these communities. The resolution calls on federal, state, and local health agencies to adopt policies and guidance to improve mental health care access and help-seeking rates for AANHPI communities. This resolution contains no funding or specific timelines beyond the designated day in May 2025.
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