June is PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Month and June 27th is PTSD Day.
Highlighting the event, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata said, “The main message of PTSD Awareness Month is that help is available, and that treatment does make a difference.”
She emphasized, “It’s a key factor to know the symptoms or recognize the possibility of symptoms in a loved one, and be able to discuss treatment options. PTSD is well-known to affect the lives of combat Veterans, or anyone who experiences severe trauma, and some 8 million people in the United States have PTSD.”
Congresswoman Uifaatali said, “It’s important to treat PTSD with therapies or it can result in behavioral changes and strained relationships with loved ones. Congress has funded PTSD efforts at the VA and their National Center for PTSD has a PTSD Consultation Program for your benefit.”
The House recently passed H.R. 6411, “The Supporting the Resilience of Our Nation’s Great (STRONG) Veterans Act of 2022,” which is bipartisan legislation giving the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) new resources to support veterans’ mental health and well-being.
Resources for veterans, families, or general awareness can be found at https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
