Acknowledging the racial disparities in diagnosing and treating mental health among youth in communities of color.

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HRES 480

Introduced

Jul 9, 2019

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period ...

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Child health Elementary and secondary education Government studies and investigations Health Health care coverage and access Health programs administration and funding Medical education Medical research Mental health Minority health

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Summary

This resolution acknowledges the disparities in diagnosing and treating mental health issues among youth from communities of color and expresses support for researching best practices, increasing access to care, funding education and training programs, and increasing diversity among mental health professionals.

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Jul 9, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 9, 2019

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