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Over 61 million U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2024, with high rates of suicide, gun violence, and drug overdose.
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The COVID-19 pandemic worsened existing mental health and substance use crises, increasing barriers to treatment.
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The Trump administration enacted the SUPPORT Act and established the 988 crisis hotline to address mental health and substance use issues.
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During Trump's second term, federal policy shifted towards a law-and-order approach, impacting mental health and substance use services.
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Key policy actions are categorized into Opioids, Mental Health, Federal Infrastructure/Data/Guidance, and Gun Violence for tracking purposes.
