It can be hard to be a kid in a world filled with hurt.
449 million
children are living in a conflict-affected area.
1 in 2
children experience a form of violence before they turn 18.
3 in 4
people with mental health conditions in low income countries will never receive treatment.
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The MINDS Act would give the U.S. government a blueprint for a global mental health strategy and elevate the needs of children living in extreme poverty, conflict, and refugee camps.
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