National Campaign to Boost Mental Health and Access for Latino Youth.
This law establishes a national, culturally sensitive awareness and outreach campaign to improve mental health outcomes and reduce stigma among Hispanic and Latino youth. It mandates new resources, workshops, and mental health screenings to be offered in schools and community centers, making support more accessible to families. Furthermore, it funds studies to identify barriers to care and increase the number of Latino mental health professionals.
Key points
Launch of a national, culturally and linguistically competent campaign to promote mental health and fight stigma among Latino youth, parents, and educators.
Provision of free mental health workshops, first aid training, and on-site screenings/consultations in schools and community centers.
Authorization of studies to identify barriers to care and develop strategies for increasing the Hispanic/Latino mental health workforce.
Status:
Introduced
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