Bill 118 HRES 639, also known as the "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" resolution, aims to support the goals and ideals of raising awareness about mental health issues within minority populations. The resolution recognizes the disproportionate impacts that mental health conditions and struggles have on minority communities in the United States.
The resolution highlights the need for increased awareness and understanding of mental health issues within minority populations, as well as the importance of providing culturally competent mental health services to address these disparities. It also emphasizes the importance of reducing stigma surrounding mental health in minority communities and promoting access to mental health resources and support.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 639 seeks to bring attention to the unique challenges faced by minority populations in regards to mental health, and to encourage efforts to address these disparities and improve mental health outcomes for all individuals, regardless of race or ethnicity.