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Climate Change's Mental Health Impact on Youth: Support and Education

This resolution highlights the negative impact of climate change on the mental health of children and youth. It calls for action to protect their well-being, including increased funding for climate education and mental health support projects, as well as improved access to treatment and reduced stigma.
Key points
Emphasizes that climate disasters, such as heatwaves and floods, can lead to stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression in young people.
Calls for integrating mental health support into disaster preparedness plans and increasing access to healthcare, including through insurance and federal programs.
Proposes funding for community vulnerability assessments to climate risk and supporting local mutual aid networks that offer mental health support after climate-related disasters.
Recommends direct funding for school districts to help children and families cope with the mental health effects of ongoing climate-related disasters.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_975
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Process start date: 2022-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the mental health impacts of recurrent climate-related disasters on youth.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_975.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Emphasizes that climate disasters, such as heatwaves and floods, can lead to stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression in young people.
  • Calls for integrating mental health support into disaster preparedness plans and increasing access to healthcare, including through insurance and federal programs.
  • Proposes funding for community vulnerability assessments to climate risk and supporting local mutual aid networks that offer mental health support after climate-related disasters.
  • Recommends direct funding for school districts to help children and families cope with the mental health effects of ongoing climate-related disasters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health Environment Education