What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 3532.
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.
Status:
Expired
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