On May 22, 2025, House Republicans passed significant legislation that extends tax cuts and proposes cuts to Medicaid and mental health funding, particularly affecting young people's access to necessary healthcare. This comes on the heels of President Trump's administration announcing $1 billion cuts to mental health grants in K-12 schools, despite clear data indicating young people are experiencing unprecedented levels of mental distress. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act aimed to provide support for these issues, but the new cuts threaten available resources at a critical time.
The proposed cuts to accessible mental health resources come only weeks after Trump's Education Department announced its plan to cut approximately $1 billion in mental health grants in American K-12 schools.
Data from the World Happiness Report shows that young people below 30 report higher levels of unhappiness, anxiety, and dissatisfaction compared to people over 50.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a focused effort to try to address the rising levels of anxiety and depression reported by young people.
These cuts to healthcare funding contradict the urgent need for mental health services, especially in the wake of recent school tragedies.
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