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Youth Mental Health Support: Early Intervention and Prevention

This act aims to improve access to early psychological support for children and adolescents. It allows states to allocate a portion of funds to mental health prevention programs, which can help in faster access to support and reducing the severity of conditions. Citizens can expect better availability of early intervention mental health services.
Key points
States can allocate up to 5% of funds to early intervention and prevention programs for mental health in children and adolescents.
The act aims to reduce delays in accessing mental healthcare and decrease the severity of serious mental health issues.
Regular reports to Congress are required on the effectiveness of these programs, ensuring transparency and impact assessment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1735
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2025-02-27