42 USC 294u - Education and awareness initiative encouraging use of mental health and substance use disorder services by health care professionals

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 01, 2026

§ 294u.

Education and awareness initiative encouraging use of mental health and substance use disorder services by health care professionals

(a)

In general

The Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including medical professional associations, shall establish a national evidence-based or evidence-informed education and awareness initiative—

(1)

to encourage health care professionals to seek support and care for their mental health or substance use concerns, to help such professionals identify risk factors associated with suicide and mental health conditions, and to help such professionals learn how best to respond to such risks, with the goal of preventing suicide, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders; and

(2)

to address stigma associated with seeking mental health and substance use disorder services.

(b)

Reporting

(c)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 117–105, § 3, Mar. 18, 2022, 136 Stat. 1118; Pub. L. 119–75, div. J, title V, § 6508(b), Feb. 3, 2026, 140 Stat. 695.)

cite as: 42 USC 294u