### Question
How is the term youth defined?


### Answer
The term **youth** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 290bb* as the following:

> individuals who are between 10 and 24 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part B-Centers and Programs > subpart 3-center for mental health services**

