Bill > HR4723

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a comprehensive behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy specifically targeting Hispanic and Latino populations. The strategy, to be developed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in coordination with relevant advocacy organizations, aims to reduce mental health stigma and improve mental health awareness. Key provisions include creating culturally and linguistically appropriate materials that address the diverse needs of Hispanic and Latino communities, increasing awareness of mental illness symptoms across different subgroups, providing information on evidence-based interventions, ensuring community member participation in material development, and promoting a holistic approach to health that connects behavioral and physical wellness. The bill requires annual reporting to Congress on the strategy's effectiveness in improving mental health outcomes and authorizes $1,000,000 in funding for fiscal year 2026. The strategy is designed to be developmentally appropriate, sensitive to variations within Hispanic and Latino populations (such as differences in gender, age, sexual orientation, and ethnicity), and focused on comprehensive public health approaches to mental health.

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