Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act
- Last Action
- 5/31/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-31Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-05-28Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2021-05-28Introduced in House
- 2021-05-28Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-28 (00)
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy regarding behavioral health issues among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations. The strategy must be designed to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance abuse among such populations.
Cosponsors (5)
- GRACE NAPOLITANO (D-CA)
- BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Grace Meng (D-NY)
- Donald Beyer (D-VA)
Subjects
- Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Indian social and development programs
- Mental health
- Minority health
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