CA SCR97

Recognizes May 10, 2010, and each May 10 thereafter, as Asian Pacific American Mental Health Day in California

Acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about mental health issues within the Asian Pacific American community

Notes that Asian Pacific Americans use mental health services at the lowest rates among ethnic populations due to stigma, cultural and linguistic isolation

Cites that approximately 25 percent of Americans experience mental health conditions annually and that 70-90 percent of individuals respond well to combined psychosocial and pharmacological treatments

Encourages professional interest in health and human services careers to build a diversified workforce reflective of the Asian Pacific American community