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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: March 7, 2023 03:53 PM
From: Senator Katie J. Muth and Sen. Tracy Pennycuick
To: All Senate members
Subject: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month
 
In the near future, we plan to introduce a resolution designating June 2023 as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. 

PTSD can occur after a person experiences trauma including, but not limited to the stress of combat, rape, sexual assault, child abuse, bombings, accidents and natural disasters, and affects approximately 8 million adults in the United States annually.  PTSD is associated with chemical changes in the body’s hormonal system and autonomic nervous system, and is characterized by symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia, avoidance, hypervigilance, anxiety, and depression. 

PTSD is especially problematic for our brave armed forces members and it is estimated that between 10 and 30 percent of service members will develop PTSD within a year of leaving combat, while others may not develop symptoms until years later.

Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of trauma – needs to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life

In 2010, the United States Congress declared June 27th PTSD Awareness Day to bring attention to PTSD. The National Center for PTSD and several other states and national organizations continue to recognize the entire month of June as PTSD Awareness Month to bring attention to this serious disorder. It is time that Pennsylvania raises awareness for our friends and neighbors struggling with PTSD and helps them find the support and treatment they need.

Please join us in cosponsoring this important resolution to designate the month of June 2023 as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.