H.R. 2529 · 117th Congress
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Grace Napolitano
- Introduced
- 2021-04-14
- Latest action
- 2021-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2021
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy regarding behavioral health issues among the Hispanic and Latino populations.
The strategy must promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. The strategy must also address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and behavioral health of those populations.