AHA, Health Groups Urge Congress to Take Action to Improve Children’s Access to Mental Health Care

As organizations dedicated to the mental, emotional and behavioral health of children and their families, we thank you for the critical investments you have made to date to support mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Too many children in America struggle with unmet mental health needs, a long-standing problem only worsened by the pandemic. To address the ongoing urgent challenges facing children and adolescents, dedicated funding and support is needed that is tailored to their unique needs. Congress must act now to improve access to children’s mental health care. View the entire letter below.