JUNE AWARNESS MONTH INCLUDES:

National awareness holidays and national health observances are dedicated to raising awareness about important topics. 

While each month that shares an awareness is vitally important to help bring a greater understanding of illnesses and issues, I tend to highlight the ones that deal with those who are more vulnerable, such as elderly people, children and anyone with a physical or mental disability.  

Awareness days and observances are a great time to fundraise, spread the word, or reach out to friends or family members who are facing a diagnosis or illness that match the particular awareness of that month.

When we think of June, it's easy to get excited about the weather if your are somewhere that deals with seasonal changes. Even school being let out can bring excitement, well for children that is. However, imagine while being surrounded by reminders of fun in the sun, tons of fun and family vacations, there are some people who find it hard to celebrate for long periods of time due to PTSD.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, "Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear is a part of the body’s “fight-or-flight” response, which helps us avoid or respond to potential danger. People may experience a range of reactions after trauma, and most people recover from initial symptoms over time. Those who continue to experience problems may be diagnosed with PTSD."

In addition, the website lets it be known that "anyone can develop PTSD at any age. This includes combat veterans and people who have experienced or witnessed a physical or sexual assault, abuse, an accident, a disaster, or other serious events. People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened, even when they are not in danger.Not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event. Sometimes, learning that a friend or family member experienced trauma can cause PTSD.According to the National Center for PTSD , a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about six out of every 100 people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men. Certain aspects of the traumatic event and some biological factors (such as genes) may make some people more likely to develop PTSD."  

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd