Youth Mental Health Research Act

This bill creates a national effort to study and improve youth mental health. It tells the National Institutes of Health to coordinate research across its institutes to find what works for kids and teens, and how to get help to them where they live, play, work, and learn. The research would look at social, behavioral, cognitive, and developmental factors, with a goal of building resilience and helping communities spot and support youth at risk or in crisis.

It also sets aside $100 million each year, from 2025 through 2030, to fund this work, so studies and real‑world testing can happen over several years.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Children, teens, families, schools, clinics, and community groups.
• What changes: More coordinated research on what helps youth mental health, and better ways to deliver care in everyday settings.
• When: Funding authorized yearly from 2025 to 2030.