House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to declare June 27, 2025, as National PTSD Awareness Day in Michigan. The resolution highlights the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric condition that can arise from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, affecting millions of Americans, including veterans and first responders. It emphasizes the debilitating symptoms of PTSD, such as flashbacks and severe anxiety, while also noting that the disorder is treatable with proper mental health care.

The resolution aims to raise public awareness and understanding of PTSD to reduce stigma and encourage those affected to seek help. It acknowledges the significance of June 27, designated by the U.S. Senate in memory of Army Staff Sergeant Joe Biel, who tragically took his life after battling PTSD. The House of Representatives encourages Michigan residents to learn more about PTSD, show compassion for those impacted, and support services for individuals suffering from the disorder.