Bill > SRes758

This Resolution formally supports designating June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day" to help bring attention to the invisible wounds carried by many members of the United States Armed Forces and military veterans. Post-traumatic stress, which includes conditions commonly referred to as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or post-traumatic stress injury, is a physical and mental condition caused by exposure to severe trauma—such as combat stress—that changes the brain and, if left untreated, can lead to anxiety, depression, homelessness, substance abuse, and suicide. Providing context about the immense sacrifices of millions of service members deployed overseas since September 11, 2001, as well as veterans from previous eras like Vietnam and the Persian Gulf, the resolution emphasizes that public awareness and timely treatment can save lives. Furthermore, the measure calls on the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the broader medical community to educate the public and military families, foster a cultural shift to eliminate the harmful social stigma surrounding mental health issues, encourage military leadership to support proper treatment, and recognize the profound impact that post-traumatic stress has on the spouses and families of those who serve.