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This bill, known as the "Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025," aims to develop a comprehensive behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy specifically targeting Hispanic and Latino populations. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with advocacy and mental health organizations, to create a strategy that addresses the unique cultural and linguistic needs of diverse Latino communities. The strategy must increase awareness of mental health symptoms, provide information on culturally appropriate interventions, ensure community participation in developing materials, and take into account differences within Latino populations based on factors like gender, age, and sexual orientation. The strategy will seek to reduce mental health stigma and promote a holistic approach to behavioral health that connects mental and physical wellness. The Secretary will be required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the strategy's impact on mental health outcomes for Hispanic and Latino populations. The bill authorizes $1,000,000 in funding for fiscal year 2026 to implement this initiative, recognizing the importance of targeted mental health support for this demographic.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2446/all-info