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HI HCR183
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Della au Belatti
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AI Summary
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Designates May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month in Hawaii.
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Encourages the Department of Health to spread awareness of postpartum depression, related mental health challenges, and information on how to access support services.
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Notes that approximately 10.3 percent of Hawaii mothers reported always or often having postpartum depression symptoms, with 27.2 percent reporting sometimes having symptoms, according to 2012-2016 data.
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Identifies that Native Hawaiian, Filipino, and Pacific Islander mothers, those under 20 years old, those with Medicaid/QUEST insurance, those with unintended pregnancies, and those who experienced intimate partner violence were more likely to report postpartum depression symptoms in Hawaii.
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Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Designating The Month Of May As Postpartum Depression Awareness Month In Hawaii.
Awareness
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).
3/27/2024