What does Preamble of Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy to reduce stigma associated with mental health among the Hispanic and Latino populations, and for other purposes,' aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The bill's stated purpose is to establish a behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy. The strategy is specifically targeted towards reducing stigma associated with mental health within Hispanic and Latino populations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025.

What does HISPANIC AND LATINO BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH AND of Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a Behavioral and Mental Health Outreach and Education Strategy. The Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary, is directed to develop and implement this strategy in coordination with relevant organizations. The strategy aims to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma among Hispanic and Latino populations. The strategy must consider the diverse cultural and language needs of Hispanic and Latino populations and be developmentally appropriate. It requires increasing awareness of mental illness symptoms, providing information on culturally appropriate interventions, and ensuring consumer and community participation. The strategy seeks to promote a comprehensive public health approach addressing the intersection of behavioral and physical health. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress and make them publicly available, assessing the strategy's impact on behavioral and mental health outcomes. The section authorizes $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry out this section.

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Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/24/2025 · Introduced: 7/24/2025

Author: Alex Padilla (D-CA)

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This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a Behavioral and Mental Health Outreach and Education Strategy targeting Hispanic and Latino populations.
The strategy aims to reduce stigma associated with mental health by increasing awareness of symptoms and providing information on culturally appropriate interventions.
The bill authorizes $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 to implement this strategy and requires annual reports to Congress.

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