BJA News:
June is recognized as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) month, and June 27 was National PTSD Awareness Day.
PTSD has a profound effect on the lives of those who suffer from it. The United States Senate established PTSD Awareness Day in 2010 as a day of awareness, and a tribute to Army Staff Sergeant Joe Biel of the North Dakota National Guard.
According to PTSD United, 20 percent of adults in the United States who have experienced a traumatic event suffer from PTSD.
Visit the Mental Health topic page for information about Bureau of Justice Assistance programs and resources that focus on mental health, including the following: