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HI HCR67

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to collaborate with the YMCA of Honolulu to support youth mental wellness in Hawaii

  • 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)

  • Notes that Hawaii ranked highest nationally in June 2021 for survey participants reporting suicidal thoughts or planning during the pandemic

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services, & Homelessness3/29/2022
Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness3/14/2022

Full Bill Text

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