Youth Mental Health Research Act: $500 Million for Research Initiative.
This Act establishes the Youth Mental Health Research Initiative within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), authorizing $100 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2028. The goal is to coordinate fundamental and applied research, including building mental resilience and improving the delivery of interventions in settings where youth live. The initiative aims to increase community capacity to identify and care for youth at risk or in crisis.
Key points
Establishment of a Youth Mental Health Research Initiative within the NIH, led by the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health.
Authorization of $100 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2028 for research on youth mental health.
Research includes building resilience and improving interventions in settings where youth live, learn, and work.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3060
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-10-17