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IN HR0034
Resolution
Status
3/14/2017
Primary Sponsor
Karlee Macer
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AI Summary
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Designates June 27 as Posttraumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June as Posttraumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month in Indiana.
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Encourages the Indiana Department of Public Health and the Indiana Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to educate the public about causes, symptoms, and treatment of posttraumatic stress injury.
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Targets education efforts toward abuse victims, crime victims, natural disaster survivors, service members, veterans, their families, and the general public.
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Uses terminology "Posttraumatic Stress Injury" (PTSI) instead of "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder" (PTSD) to reduce stigma and encourage individuals to seek treatment without fear of shame or retribution.
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Requires transmittal of the resolution to Governor Eric Holcomb.
Legislative Description
Recognizing Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Day and Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Month.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
3/14/2017