# What This Bill Does

This is a resolution that officially designates June 2021 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2021, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day." In practical terms, this means Congress is formally recognizing these dates to draw attention to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and encouraging Americans to learn about and discuss this mental health condition.

# Who This Affects and Why It Matters

This resolution primarily affects military veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, since PTSD is especially common among people who've experienced combat or military trauma. However, it also applies to anyone else living with PTSD from other traumatic experiences like accidents, assault, or disasters. The designation doesn't create any new laws or programs—it's more of a symbolic statement from Congress saying that PTSD awareness is important.

# What Actually Happens

When Congress passes this resolution, it encourages government agencies, nonprofits, schools, and communities to hold events, share information, and start conversations about PTSD during that month and on that specific day. Veterans organizations might host support groups or educational seminars. News outlets might run stories about PTSD. Healthcare providers might increase their outreach to people struggling with trauma. The goal is to reduce stigma around PTSD, help people recognize symptoms in themselves or loved ones, and connect people with treatment resources.

# The Bottom Line

This is Congress's way of saying PTSD deserves national attention and recognition. While it doesn't directly provide funding or create new services, these awareness designations often lead to increased community action, media coverage, and resources being directed toward helping people with PTSD get the support they need.

A resolution designating June 2021 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2021, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Sullivan, Dan

This resolution designates June 2021 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2021, 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.