US lawmakers are calling for research into the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on mental health.
Democratic senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Tim Kaine of Virginia exclusively told CNN that they plan to introduce the Covid-19 Mental Health Research Act on Tuesday afternoon. The legislation would direct $100 million annually for five years to the National Institute of Mental Health to fund research on the mental health consequences of the pandemic.
Meanwhile, Democratic Rep. Paul Tonko and Republican Rep. John Katko, both of New York, will introduce the House version of the legislation, according to Klobuchar’s office.
“Health care workers have led our communities through this crisis, with many feeling acute stress and anxiety,” Klobuchar said in a statement to CNN.
“Children, adolescents, and seniors have also been uniquely impacted. To understand how we can best support them — and…
