Bill Overview
Title: Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022
Description: This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award competitive grants to consortia that represent various community entities (e.g., schools, businesses, and health and human services providers) for carrying out community mental wellness and resilience programs that use a public health approach.
Sponsors: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals in communities targeted by mental wellness and resilience programs
Estimated Size: 240000000
- The bill aims to improve community mental wellness through a public health approach, which implies it targets entire communities collectively rather than specific segments
- By involving consortia of various community entities like schools, businesses, and health and human services providers, the reach is extended to people who directly or indirectly interact with these entities.
- As schools and businesses are included, the bill is likely to impact a wide age range, from children and adolescents in educational settings to adults in workplaces.
- Health and Human Services involvement suggests a broad scope that could potentially address mental health issues prevalent across various community demographics.
- The public health approach indicates an inclusive strategy aiming to enhance mental wellness across entire populations rather than limited groups.
Reasoning
- The policy focuses on a public health approach aiming at broad community improvement through mental wellness and resilience programs, suggesting that the policy's impact would be widespread, although varying across different demographic segments.
- The individuals chosen for simulation should include diverse socio-economic and demographic backgrounds to reflect the policy's potential reach across entire communities.
- Given the budget constraints, the policy might not reach the entire estimated target, necessitating prioritization based on existing infrastructure and the presence of consortia eligible for the competitive grants.
Simulated Interviews
School Counselor (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I believe the policy can bring much-needed resources to help students cope with mental health issues early.
- We have been struggling with limited resources, and the community approach seems promising.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Software Developer (Austin, TX)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- My company already has mental wellness programs, but community involvement would likely benefit our partners and customers.
- I am skeptical about how much the policy will directly affect adult professionals.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Community Organizer (Detroit, MI)
Age: 27 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could be a game-changer for communities like mine that are often overlooked.
- I hope the focus is on long-term sustainability rather than short-term fixes.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 6 |
Retired Farmer (Rural Kansas)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- In rural areas, mental health resources are scarce, so any support would be appreciated.
- It's hard to say if the policy will actually reach places like ours though.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
College Student (Chicago, IL)
Age: 19 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm all for community wellness programs if they include students.
- College can be stressful, and mental health support is crucial.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Corporate Lawyer (New York, NY)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The corporate world can stress mental health, but this policy might be more beneficial to those outside of it.
- I'm curious to see how the involvement of different community bodies plays out.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Retired School Teacher (Miami, FL)
Age: 70 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Senior mental health is often ignored, so programs targeting community wellness are a welcome idea.
- I am hopeful but mindful of the challenges in reaching the elderly population.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 10 | 9 |
Freelance Graphic Designer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 25 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Remote work can be isolating, so I'm interested to see how such policies incorporate digital platforms.
- I feel such efforts should integrate more tech-savvy solutions.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Healthcare Administrator (Denver, CO)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Integrating mental health with general health is the future, and this policy could help that cause.
- Ensuring long-term sustainability and capacity building is key.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 10 | 9 |
High School Teacher (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 31 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see firsthand how much students struggle mentally, and I believe this policy targets real issues.
- Having more community resources will definitely help my students and their families.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $500000000 (Low: $450000000, High: $550000000)
Year 2: $500000000 (Low: $450000000, High: $550000000)
Year 3: $500000000 (Low: $450000000, High: $550000000)
Year 5: $500000000 (Low: $450000000, High: $550000000)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- Coordination among local schools, businesses, and health services is vital for effective implementation.
- The success of the program relies heavily on the continued engagement of stakeholders across communities.
- Evaluating the long-term impacts on health and economic metrics will be crucial to justify ongoing funding.
- Potential challenges include maintaining consistent funding levels and adapting the program to varied community needs.