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HI HCR67
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Yamane
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to collaborate with the YMCA of Honolulu to support youth mental wellness in Hawaii
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Identifies COVID-19 pandemic impacts on youth mental health, including increased depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts (51% increase for adolescent girls and 4% for adolescent boys in early 2021)
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Notes that Hawaii ranked highest nationally in June 2021 for survey participants reporting suicidal thoughts or planning during the pandemic
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Recognizes the YMCA of Honolulu's track record of serving over 40,000 youth annually through programs including after-school care, camps, aquatic programs, and teen leadership initiatives
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Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Director of Health, Director of Human Services, and President and CEO of the YMCA of Honolulu
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To Work With The Ymca Of Honolulu To Support The Mental Wellness Of The State's Youth.
DOH
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HHH with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Todd, Woodson, Yamane excused (4).
3/29/2022