Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

This resolution recognizes the mental health disparities that Black, Indigenous, and people of color face in the United States and supports efforts to increase access to and resources for mental health care services.

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.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 639

Introduced on
2023-08-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the mental health disparities that Black, Indigenous, and people of color face in the United States and supports efforts to increase access to and resources for mental health care services.

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedSupporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/19/2024

This resolution recognizes the mental health disparities that Black, Indigenous, and people of color face in the United States and supports efforts to increase access to and resources for mental health care services.


Latest Action8/4/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.