John –
War stole Salem’s home. Two years ago, his family shared a beautiful house in the countryside – today, a crowded tent in a displacement camp.
Nights there are freezing, and food is hard to come by. Life is especially difficult for Salem, who has a serious bladder condition that saps his energy.
Exhausted and afraid, he’s withdrawn from his family completely. “Salem seems to have lost hope for the future. He used to have dreams,” his mother shared, “but now, he just wants to stay at home.”
John, let’s tell Congress loud and clear: we cannot expect children to cope with the horrors of war on their own.
Globally, 1 in 6 kids like Salem struggles with depression, anxiety and other devastating mental disorders – but in low- and middle-income countries, 75% of people don’t have access to treatment.
The Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings (MINDS) Act would change that. For the first time ever, mental health support would be a major focus in U.S. foreign aid – caring for millions in need and preventing suffering for countless others.
Bottom line: This bill could help millions of kids find hope for their futures, even in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
Send a message on World Mental Health Day: pass the MINDS Act – because struggling children can’t wait any longer for support.
Thanks for being a voice for kids,
