1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) The term AANHPI means Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander. (2) Except as otherwise specified, the term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 3. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The AANHPI community is among the fastest growing population groups in the United States. It is a diverse population representing over 30 countries, making up more than 50 distinct ethnic groups, and speaking more than 100 languages and dialects. (2) There is a growing mental health crisis in the United States, particularly for AANHPI individuals. AANHPI individuals with mental health problems have the lowest rates of mental health service utilization compared to other racial or ethnic populations. In 2021, only 25 percent of Asian adults with a mental health problem received treatment in the past year. Although suicide is the tenth leading cause of death, it is the leading cause of death for AANHPI youth. From 2018 to 2020, AANHPI youth between the ages of 10- to 24-years old were the only racial or ethnic population in this age category where suicide was the leading cause of death. (3) Such mental health disparities within the AANHPI community may be attributed to systemic barriers to accessing mental health services, including stigma attached to mental health, limited availability of and access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services, and insufficient research. (4) Insufficient research on AANHPI communities often leads to an inaccurate representation of their experiences and needs. It is imperative to disaggregate AANHPI population data to better understand the range of mental health issues for each subpopulation so specific culturally and linguistically appropriate solutions can be developed. (5) Critical investments are necessary to reduce stigma and improve mental health within AANHPI communities, including— (A) increasing culturally and