#hawaii suicide rates
Senator Hirono introduces bill to combat mental health stigma in AANHPI communities
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has put forth the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at addressing mental health stigma in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Legislature Passes Suicide Prevention Bills
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature recently passed two measures to help suicide prevention and awareness efforts. The first bill, HB655 HD1 SD1, designates September as “Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month” as an effort to raise awareness about suicide prevention. The bill also aims to inform the public on the resources and support available to individuals, families, […]
