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Where is National PTSD Awareness Day observed?
National PTSD Awareness Day was recognized as a national event in 2010 in the United States. As of 2022, the event is observed throughout the country.
Everyone can observe National PTSD Awareness Day and show their support to anyone who has experienced, or know someone who has experienced, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
National PTSD Awareness Day was observed for the first time on June 27, 2010.
National PTSD Awareness Day was recognized as a national event by the United States Senate.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is something that humans have lived with for thousands of years. Here, we will talk about when this mental disorder was first discovered and briefly tell the story of how National PTSD Awareness Day became a national event.
PSTD is a mental health disorder, that people have experienced for centuries. It results from a traumatic event, mainly seen in military members, and can lead to emotional issues, anxiety, and self-harm tendencies including substance abuse. However, there is proper treatment for this mental health disorder, and every PSTD patient should try to seek treatment. This National PSTD Awareness Day, you can go out and check if there are any placdes that you can volunteer to help with PSTD patients in your locality.
There are many ways to observe this event. You could learn more about this mental health disorder and the symptoms of PTSD. Once you have acquired more knowledge on the subject, you can spread this information with your friends and family to increase awareness. You can also have a chat with an ex-military service member, if you know one, and talk about their service experience.
In addition, you can also make a donation. There are many organizations that provide aid to veterans with PTSD, including Military OneSource, Wounded Warrior Project, and Military with PTSD.
The first National PTSD Awareness Day was observed on June 27, 2010, and June is considered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month.
Senator Kent Conrad urged the United States Senate to begin this national event in order to honor Joe Biel, who took his own life after serving in Iraq.
Along with National PTSD Awareness Day, the United States Senate also recognized the month of June as National PTSD Awareness Month in 2014.
In 2014, the United States Senate recognized June as National PTSD Awareness Month.
Teal is the color that represents Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The first written record of the disorder dates back to 50 BC. However, National PTSD Awareness Day started in 2010.
Senator Kent Conrad encouraged the observation of this national event. In addition, he also urged the United States Senate to recognize June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day in order to honor the deceased North Dakota National Guard Joe Biel.
Observing this event will help us become more aware of this mental health disorder. It will also increase the funding for the treatment of PTSD patients, especially service members and combat veterans.
Observing this event will inform people about this disorder and its symptoms. As a result, it will be easier for us to detect someone with this mental health disorder. In addition, psychologically speaking, PTSD patients, such as veterans, may also feel it easier to talk about their symptoms to their family members and friends. It is important to be mindful of people's feelings when talking to them about a traumatic event, as trauma can affect people's lives in different ways.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2021 | Sunday |
| June 27, 2022 | Monday |
| June 27, 2023 | Tuesday |
| June 27, 2024 | Thursday |
| June 27, 2025 | Friday |
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