Youth Mental Health Research Act

HR 2587, the Youth Mental Health Research Act, establishes a new NIH research initiative to coordinate studies on youth mental health across federal health institutes. It focuses on two key areas: researching community resilience and early intervention strategies for at-risk youth, and improving how mental health services are delivered in schools, communities, and other settings where young people spend time. The bill authorizes $100 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2030 to fund this research. This initiative directly supports future evidence-based approaches to youth mental health, without altering current services or directly affecting individuals.