U.S. Lawmakers declare their support for student mental health

We are thrilled to share that U.S. lawmakers have joined what has been amazing worldwide participation in the second annual Student Mental Health Week and are using their platforms to declare their support for student mental health. Watch the videos below to hear, in their own words, why this issue matters to them and how to help. 

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D) New York, 15th District

Rep. Richie Torres shares how mental healthcare saved him and tips for talking about mental health with the people around us.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) Pennsylvania, 1st District

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, co-chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, shares how he’s making mental health resources more accessible for the young students.

Rep. Lori Trahan (D) Massachusetts, 3rd District

Rep. Lori Trahan shares how motherhood has shaped her perspective on student mental health and challenges us to reach out to people in our lives.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) California, 14th District

Rep. Eric Swalwell, founder and Chairman Emeritus of Future Forum Caucus, shares information on how the pandemic has affected student mental health and a crisis resource for those in need of support.

Rep. Haley Stevens (D) Michigan, 11th District

Rep. Haley Stevens, co-chair of the Future Forum Caucus, shares important statistics on student mental health and the difference resources and support can make in in young people’s academic success and lives.

Rep. Katherine Clark (D) Massachusetts, Minority Whip, 5th District

Rep. Katherine Clark, Democratic Whip, shares how students are mentally impacted by the unprecedented challenges the last few years have brought.

Rep. Colin Allred (D) Texas, 32nd District

Rep. Colin Allred, co-chair of the Future Forum Caucus, shares how his childhood shaped his views on student mental health.

Rep. Darren Soto (D) Texas, 32nd District

Rep. Darren Soto, co-chair of the Future Forum Caucus, shares why free or reduced-cost access to mental health resources is so important for young people.