A resolution designating May 16, 2022, as "Older Americans Mental Health Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the mental health needs of older adults.
SRES 657 is a Senate resolution designating May 16, 2022, as "Older Americans Mental Health Awareness Day" to highlight mental health challenges faced by older adults. The resolution recognizes that 20% of older adults experience mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, with higher suicide rates among those aged 75+ and 85+, and notes underutilization of services due to stigma and limited access. It emphasizes the need for increased public awareness and a specialized mental health workforce trained to address the unique needs of older adults. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic call to action for bipartisan efforts to improve mental health support for this population.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced May 26, 2022
Last action May 26, 2022
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
May 26, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2737-2738; text: CR S2759)
upper
May 26, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2737-2738; text: CR S2759)
upper
May 26, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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