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HI HR85
Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
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Urges the Governor to appoint at least two individuals to the State Council on Mental Health with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience in Native Hawaiian concepts of well-being, culturally-grounded mental health methodologies, or traditional healing practices
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Identifies that Native Hawaiian youth experience suicide attempt rates two times higher than Caucasian peers and maintain among the highest drug use rates in the state
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Notes that Native Hawaiians underutilize existing mental health services and may leave treatment prematurely due to cultural incongruence with Western mental health approaches
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References Act 155, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, which established a state commitment to addressing health disparities and improving Native Hawaiian health and well-being
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Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and Chairperson of the State Council on Mental Health
Legislative Description
Urging The Governor To Appoint As Members To The State Council On Mental Health At Least Two Individuals With Demonstrated Knowledge Of Or Work Experience Involving Native Hawaiian Concepts Of Well-being, Culturally-grounded Mental Health Methodologies, Or Traditional Healing Or Health Practices.
Native Hawaiians
Last Action
Referred to HLT/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 33
3/14/2019