PRINTER'S NO. 3507
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
905
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY BARRAR, READSHAW, BARBIN, BIZZARRO, BURNS,
CALTAGIRONE, CHARLTON, D. COSTA, COX, SCHLEGEL CULVER,
DiGIROLAMO, DRISCOLL, DUSH, GILLEN, GROVE, HEFFLEY, PHILLIPS-
HILL, HILL-EVANS, JAMES, KINSEY, LONGIETTI, MACKENZIE,
J. McNEILL, MILLARD, NEILSON, O'NEILL, M. QUINN, ROEBUCK,
ROTHMAN, SAINATO, SCHLOSSBERG, SCHWEYER, SOLOMON, SONNEY,
WARD, WATSON AND YOUNGBLOOD, MAY 7, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 7, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing June 27, 2018, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury
Awareness Day" and the month of June 2018 as "Post-Traumatic
Stress Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, A post-traumatic stress injury or PTSI is a
biological injury that develops after a person has experienced
or witnessed a trauma and can result not only from the stress of
military combat but also from the trauma of rape, sexual
assault, torture, confinement, domestic abuse, child abuse,
accidents, acts of terror and natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, The diagnosis commonly known as post-traumatic
stress disorder or PTSD was defined to more accurately
understand veterans who had endured severe traumatic combat
stress and was originally described as a mental illness caused
by a preexisting flaw in the brain or character; and
WHEREAS, The understanding of PTSI has evolved and it is now
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characterized as a biological injury to the brain that is
treatable and repairable; and
WHEREAS, PTSD affects up to 8% of the adult population of the
United States but can occur at any age, including childhood; and
WHEREAS, Without treatment, PTSD can lead to alcohol and drug
abuse, heart attack, depression, dementia, suicide and stroke;
and
WHEREAS, Not everyone with PTSD has personally experienced a
dangerous event, some people develop PTSI after a friend or
family member is endangered or harmed; and
WHEREAS, Treatment options can include psychotherapy,
medication, cervical nerve anesthetic intervention or a
combination depending on the individual; and
WHEREAS, The need for comprehensive, coordinated health
services offering proper and timely treatment for individuals
living with PTSD is critical for the well being of the residents
of this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize June
27, 2018, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day" and
the month of June 2018 as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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