Mental Health In Schools Act Mental illness affects millions of
youth across America, with 1 out of 5 children and adolescents
suffering from some form of mental illness. Most go untreated
because they either cannot afford care, lack access, or do not
know anyone they can turn to for help. Investing in preventive
mental health could give these young people a better future.
Without help, youth with untreated mental illnesses are more
likely to fall victim to crime, drugs, imprisonment, or suicide
later in life. Rep. Grace F. Napolitano's Mental Health in
Schools Act is part of the solution. By providing increased
federal funding for therapists and mental health services in our
schools, this bill will help youth with preventable mental
illnesses get access to the services they need. The silence has
continued long enough. Learn more about the Mental Health in
Schools Act and help give our young people the future they
deserve.