Senate passes PTSD Awareness Day resolution
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Jun 25, 2010 11:04:53 EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. — The Senate has passed a resolution designating June 27 as National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day.
The resolution was authored by Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.
Conrad said the stress of war might create wounds for soldiers that are less visible than others but are no less real. PTSD symptoms include anxiety, anger and depression.
Conrad said more must be done to educate troops, veterans, families and communities about the disorder and the resources and treatments available.
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