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Fund violence intervention programs
Congress should pass legislation such as the RISE from Trauma Act to dedicate funding to Group Violence Intervention (GVI) programs, Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs), and street outreach.
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Pass the Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act
Congress should pass the Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023, which would reauthorize the Elder Justice Act and appropriate $250 million to address social isolation and loneliness for older adults.
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Set quantifiable goals for National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
The new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention should include quantitative outcomes goals against which progress can be measured and which can inspire public-private coordination to prevent suicide and hold systems accountable for demonstrable progress.
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Pass the Pride in Mental Health Act
Congress should pass the Pride in Mental Health Act, which would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to survey the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth to better understand their mental health and incidences of child abuse and neglect.[1][2] The bill would also improve mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth by developing new resources, training for caregivers, and school bullying prevention guidelines.[1][2]
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Include MH/SUD in FEMA disaster planning and response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should include mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) screening, supports, and services in all pandemic and natural disaster planning and response efforts.[1]
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Collect eating disorder data through the YRBSS
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) should once again collect eating disorder data through its Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS).[1]