A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

This resolution designates June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day." It highlights the prevalence of post-traumatic stress among veterans, particularly those who served in conflicts since September 11, 2001, noting that a significant percentage experience severe or chronic responses. The resolution emphasizes that untreated traumatic stress can lead to severe consequences, including anxiety, depression, homelessness, substance abuse, and suicide, and that historical stigmatization and lack of awareness contribute to underreporting and undertreatment.

The Senate supports the efforts of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, along with the broader medical community, to educate service members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress. It encourages fostering cultural change to reduce stigma, recognizing that personal interactions and timely, appropriate treatment can save lives and improve outcomes. The resolution also acknowledges the profound impact of post-traumatic stress on the spouses and families of military personnel and veterans, urging military leadership to support treatment for affected service members.