Designates June 2026 for PTSD Awareness

Official: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

IntroducedJune 8, 2026

Armed Forces and National SecurityCommemorative events and holidaysHealth promotion and preventive careNeurological disordersMilitary personnel and dependentsEmergency medical services and trauma careMental healthVeterans' medical careDepartment of Veterans AffairsMilitary medicine

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for designating June 2026 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2026, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.

If you know someone with PTSD, this resolution promotes awareness and understanding during June 2026.

Affects: This resolution affects individuals living with post-traumatic stress disorder, their families, and communities that support them.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution supports recognizing June 2026 as a month dedicated to raising awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder. 2. It specifically marks June 27, 2026, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. 3. The resolution aims to encourage discussions and education about PTSD among the public. 4. It seeks to honor those affected by PTSD, including veterans and survivors of trauma.

Who is affected?

This resolution affects individuals living with post-traumatic stress disorder, their families, and communities that support them.

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