16.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 06/20/2017
- Title:
- Recognition of National PTSD Awareness Day
- Submitted For:
- Donna Harrell
- Submitted By:
- Donna Harrell, Veteran Services
- Department:
- Veteran Services
- Agenda Category:
- Regular Agenda Items
Information
Agenda Item
Discuss and recognize June 27, 2017 as National PTSD Awareness Day.
Background
PTSD can happen to anyone, and it impacts everyone. Seeking treatment is not a sign ofd weakness and once diagnosed by a healthcare provider, PTSD and its' many components are treatable. We, as a society, have a responsibility to help end the stigma surrounding PTSD, as well as the stigma created by asking for help.
There are programs designed for servicemembers to help each other, as a brother would help a brother. This is indeed a family. Each one helps the other to stand. We need to let them know that they are not alone in their struggle towards living a life without the anxiety and pain that this trauma has created in their lives. June 27 has been designated by Congress as National PTSD awareness day, a day to help raise awareness of PTSD and its effective treatments and issues.
There are programs designed for servicemembers to help each other, as a brother would help a brother. This is indeed a family. Each one helps the other to stand. We need to let them know that they are not alone in their struggle towards living a life without the anxiety and pain that this trauma has created in their lives. June 27 has been designated by Congress as National PTSD awareness day, a day to help raise awareness of PTSD and its effective treatments and issues.
Fiscal Impact
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Attachments
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Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge Exec Asst. | Rebecca Clemons | 06/07/2017 03:31 PM |
- Form Started By:
- dharrell
- Started On:
- 06/07/2017 02:56 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 06/07/2017