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Expanded research on youth suicide: focusing on trauma and toxic stress.

This Act expands the scope of research conducted by the National Science Foundation (NSF) regarding youth suicide prevention. It mandates the study of how adverse childhood experiences (trauma) and toxic stress influence suicide risk in children. The goal is to develop more effective mental health support and prevention strategies for young people, potentially improving safety and psychological well-being for families.
Key points
Research expansion: The National Science Foundation (NSF) must now study the role of adverse childhood experiences (trauma) in childhood suicide.
New focus area: The Act requires research into the basic understanding of the role of toxic stress in childhood.
Improved prevention: These changes aim to create more targeted and effective suicide prevention programs for youth.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2630
Sponsor: Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]
Process start date: 2025-04-03