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Youth Mental Health Equity: Integrated Care, Research, and Outreach.

This act aims to improve access to mental health care, especially for young people from minority groups. It introduces integrated healthcare programs, research into mental health disparities, and educational strategies to reduce stigma and increase awareness. Citizens can expect better access to specialists and support programs.
Key points
Support for integrated healthcare teams providing mental health care in primary care settings, especially in facilities serving minorities.
Research into the effects of social media on adolescent mental health and the causes of disparities in mental health care access.
Increased funding for mental health research and programs, including fellowship programs for minority professionals.
Development of educational and outreach strategies to reduce mental illness stigma and promote mental health among racial and ethnic minorities.
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Additional Information
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Print number: HR 1475
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2021-03-01