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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07b - AANHPI Mental Health Day ProclamationD ®F � ;; `iPJ&T S, following the rise in anti -Asian racism and mass shootings during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to acknowledge, celebrate and center the emotional resilience of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities on the local, state, and national level; and `WXIRW, the establishment of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Mental Health Day was made by the State of California, the City and County of San Francisco, and the City of Austin, Texas on May 10, 2010, as a response to the growing awareness about mental health and promoting mental wellness in the community; and WXE9MXS, the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community is among the fastest growing and most diverse racial groups in the United States, and have made remarkable economic, political, and social contributions; and "WET", approximately 25% of Americans experience and are diagnosed with a mental health condition each year, impacting all communities regardless of race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender among other factors; and WJfE9S, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders have the lowest rates of utilization of mental health services among ethnic populations due to the substantial stigma and denial that exists as well as cultural and linguistic isolation of the community, family and individual; and W&T", raising awareness about the mental health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, past and present, encourages professional interest in health and human services professions and fosters a diversified workforce that reflects the community. JIVOW,7[EAWUI, I, April A. Verlato, Mayor of the City of Arcadia, do hereby proclaim May 10, 2024, as ylsianAmerica14 NativeZawaiian, and Pacific Isfanfff 9KentaC.ifealth Day and acknowledge the importance of raising awareness about mental health in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Dated this Day o, f May, 2024 April g. Verlato, Mayor