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DE HR16

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 2019 as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Month" in Delaware
  • Designates June 27, 2019, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day" in Delaware
  • Promotes use of the term "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury" (PTSI) instead of "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" to reduce stigma and encourage treatment-seeking
  • Encourages the Department of Health and Social Services and Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs to educate victims of assault, abuse, combat, accidents, and natural disasters about PTSI causes, symptoms, and treatment
  • Acknowledges that PTSI is a treatable brain injury, particularly affecting combat veterans, and that timely treatment can prevent suicides

Legislative Description

Recognizes June 2019 As Post-traumatic Stress Injury Month And June 27, 2019, As Post-traumatic Stress Injury Day.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

6/27/2019

Full Bill Text

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