What?
In 1949, the government started yet another thing that helps people! This time, in response to the bad mental health as a result of the world wars, the government created the National Institute of Mental Health, which is now the worlds largest research organization on mental health.
Impact
The NIMH being founded really pinpoints the beginning of the federal government recognizing mental health as a public health issue. Today, it has helped develop treatments for mental illnesses, reduce stigma, and guide public policy to better address mental health needs in the United States.