Bill > S2476

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for a behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy to reduce stigma associated with mental health among the Hispanic and Latino population. The strategy aims to meet the diverse cultural and language needs of Hispanic and Latino populations, increase awareness of mental health symptoms, provide information on culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions and treatments, and address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and behavioral health of these communities. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to Congress on the extent to which the strategy has improved behavioral and mental health outcomes among Hispanic and Latino populations, and $1,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2024 to carry out this new section.