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To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national awareness and outreach campaign to improve mental health among the Hispanic and Latino youth population.
6/11/2024, 4:06 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8376
Bill 118 hr 8376, also known as the Hispanic and Latino Youth Mental Health Awareness Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to establish a national awareness and outreach campaign focused on improving mental health among Hispanic and Latino youth in the United States. The bill recognizes the unique challenges and disparities faced by this population in accessing mental health services and aims to address these issues through targeted efforts.
The campaign proposed in the bill will focus on raising awareness about mental health issues, reducing stigma surrounding mental illness, and increasing access to culturally competent mental health services for Hispanic and Latino youth. The goal is to improve mental health outcomes and overall well-being for this population.
The bill emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive approaches to mental health care and highlights the need for increased resources and support for mental health services tailored to the needs of Hispanic and Latino youth. It also calls for collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as community organizations, in order to effectively reach and support this population. Overall, Bill 118 hr 8376 seeks to address the mental health disparities faced by Hispanic and Latino youth in the United States through a comprehensive and targeted national awareness and outreach campaign. By increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and improving access to culturally competent mental health services, the bill aims to promote positive mental health outcomes and well-being for this vulnerable population.
The campaign proposed in the bill will focus on raising awareness about mental health issues, reducing stigma surrounding mental illness, and increasing access to culturally competent mental health services for Hispanic and Latino youth. The goal is to improve mental health outcomes and overall well-being for this population.
The bill emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive approaches to mental health care and highlights the need for increased resources and support for mental health services tailored to the needs of Hispanic and Latino youth. It also calls for collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as community organizations, in order to effectively reach and support this population. Overall, Bill 118 hr 8376 seeks to address the mental health disparities faced by Hispanic and Latino youth in the United States through a comprehensive and targeted national awareness and outreach campaign. By increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and improving access to culturally competent mental health services, the bill aims to promote positive mental health outcomes and well-being for this vulnerable population.
Congressional Summary of HR 8376
Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to conduct outreach and studies relating to mental health in the Hispanic and Latino community. SAMHSA must develop and implement an education and outreach campaign to promote mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health within the Hispanic and Latino youth population. SAMHSA must also conduct studies on mental health among Hispanic and Latino youth and strategies for increasing the mental health professional workforce within the Hispanic and Latino community, and publish reports on the findings of the studies.
Current Status of Bill HR 8376
Bill HR 8376 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2024. Bill HR 8376 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 14, 2024. Bill HR 8376's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 14, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8376
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8376
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8376
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national awareness and outreach campaign to improve mental health among the Hispanic and Latino youth population.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national awareness and outreach campaign to improve mental health among the Hispanic and Latino youth population.
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