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Promoting youth mental health and well-being in a changing climate.
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This House Resolution recognizes the significant negative impact of climate change on the mental health and well-being of youth in the United States. It urges Congress to take action on climate change to protect young people, particularly vulnerable groups like those from low-income communities and indigenous populations. The resolution also calls for increased funding for climate education, resilience projects, and mental health services, including trauma-informed approaches and expanded access to care.
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Bill, Jr. Pascrell
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