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Better Youth Mental Health Data: Establishing a Federal Task Force.

This law establishes a specialized Task Force dedicated to collecting and integrating data on youth mental health across the US. The goal is to help the government and health services better understand the needs of young people, track trends (including the impact of social media), and develop more effective, evidence-based strategies for treatment and prevention. Citizens will benefit from a public website displaying real-time information on youth mental health status.
Key points
Creation of an interagency Task Force on Youth Mental Health Data Integration, set to operate for 5 years.
The Task Force will develop a national strategy to integrate data (with privacy protections) for better tracking of trends, diagnoses, and therapy effectiveness for youth.
Membership includes young individuals (under 25) who have received mental health diagnoses, ensuring patient perspectives are included.
The group will study the impact of social media and digital technology on youth mental health and evaluate safety guardrails for their use.
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Print number: 118_S_3532
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Youth Mental Health Data Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3532.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of an interagency Task Force on Youth Mental Health Data Integration, set to operate for 5 years.
  • The Task Force will develop a national strategy to integrate data (with privacy protections) for better tracking of trends, diagnoses, and therapy effectiveness for youth.
  • Membership includes young individuals (under 25) who have received mental health diagnoses, ensuring patient perspectives are included.
  • The group will study the impact of social media and digital technology on youth mental health and evaluate safety guardrails for their use.
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 Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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