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National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and Day

The U.S. Senate designated June 2021 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2021, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. This aims to increase public understanding of post-traumatic stress, reduce stigma, and encourage individuals to seek treatment, potentially improving the lives of many citizens.
Key points
Designating specific days and a month aims to raise public awareness about post-traumatic stress, which can aid in early recognition and treatment.
The initiative supports efforts to reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions, making it easier for those affected by post-traumatic stress to seek help.
It emphasizes the importance of support for veterans and their families, as well as for all individuals affected by post-traumatic stress, regardless of its cause.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating June 2021 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2021, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".
Print number: SRES 289
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2021-06-24