# Plain Language Summary: National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month Resolution

This resolution is Congress officially declaring that June 2023 should be recognized as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and that June 27, 2023, should be recognized as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day." It's essentially a symbolic gesture—Congress is saying these months and days should be set aside to raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its effects on people.

The resolution doesn't create any new laws, programs, or funding. It doesn't require anyone to do anything or change any existing rules. Instead, it's a statement of support meant to draw attention to PTSD, particularly as it affects military members and veterans who experience trauma during service. By designating these awareness days, Congress is encouraging people, organizations, and the media to focus on understanding PTSD, supporting those who suffer from it, and promoting education about the condition.

In practical terms, this kind of resolution might lead to news coverage, educational events, or community programs during that month, but it's not a mandate. It's more like Congress saying "this matters and we want people to pay attention to it." For people living with PTSD or their families, it's a recognition that their struggles are important enough for the government to acknowledge publicly.

A resolution designating June 2023 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2023, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Sullivan, Dan

This resolution designates June 2023 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2023, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress. The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.