Following the COVID-19 pandemic, key mental health indicators across the country have been declining, particularly among youth. Policymakers are also concerned with the ability of the healthcare system to meet the demand of increasing substance use and mental health challenges. Addressing the mental health crisis is a rare bipartisan issue in Congress, and a recent Politico update reinforced that expanding… (Marceno, Joyce, August 31, 2023) #Health Equity, #Mental and Behavioral Health, #Public Health