Bill > HRes764

This resolution recognizes the critical and growing mental health challenges facing Black youth in the United States, highlighting alarming suicide statistics and systemic disparities in mental healthcare access. The resolution notes that suicide is the third leading cause of death for 14-18 year olds, with the suicide rate among Black adolescents increasing dramatically - rising 149 percent between 2007 and 2023, and affecting approximately 1 in 5 Black high school students who have seriously considered suicide. The document calls on the current administration to continue and expand previous efforts to address these disparities, including increasing research funding through the National Institutes of Health, supporting Black researchers, funding evidence-based interventions in schools and community settings, and launching awareness campaigns. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the importance of creating open conversations about mental health in Black communities, reducing cultural stigma, and supporting independent mental health agencies like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). By framing mental health as a non-partisan issue, the resolution seeks to prioritize and protect ongoing efforts to understand and address the mental health challenges facing Black youth.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/764/all-info