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Youth Mental Health Support: Addressing Minority Adolescent Suicide Crisis.

This House Resolution highlights the increasing issue of suicide among minority adolescents. It emphasizes the need to provide readily available mental health resources in schools and communities to help young people cope with depression and anxiety, especially those affected by social inequalities and racism. The goal is to improve access to care and reduce suicide rates among young citizens.
Key points
Increase access to mental health services for adolescents, especially in schools, to combat depression and anxiety.
Emphasize that no one, regardless of background, should face mental health issues alone.
Point out the need to fund programs that reduce disparities in healthcare access for minority youth.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1217
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2022-07-05