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DE HR15

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Briggs King

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 2021 as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Month" in Delaware
  • Designates June 27, 2021, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day" in Delaware
  • Recognizes PTSI as a treatable brain injury rather than a mental disorder to reduce stigma and encourage treatment-seeking among affected individuals
  • 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 timely PTSI treatment can prevent complications and suicides among those affected

Legislative Description

Recognizes June 2021 As Post-traumatic Stress Injury Month And June 27, 2021, As Post-traumatic Stress Injury Day.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

6/23/2021

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