Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".

This resolution expresses support for designating May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day" . It highlights the significant mental health challenges faced by the AANHPI community, including low rates of service utilization and the alarming statistic of suicide being the leading cause of death for AANHPI youth aged 15-24. The resolution emphasizes the need for disaggregated data, culturally and linguistically appropriate solutions, and an increase in AANHPI mental health providers to address these disparities. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the importance of mental health to overall well-being and the benefit of celebrating cultural and linguistic heritage for mental health. It calls for raising awareness and improving the quality of care for AANHPI communities. Finally, it encourages federal, state, and local health agencies to implement policies and guidance aimed at improving help-seeking rates for mental health services among AANHPI and other communities of color.