California ACR111 proclaims September 25, 2025, as Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day.

California ACR111 proclaims September 25, 2025, as Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day. The resolution highlights the prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST) in the Armed Forces, affecting approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 50 men. It emphasizes the need to address the stigma surrounding MST and improve support systems for survivors and their families. The resolution also acknowledges the long-lasting impacts of MST, including heightened risks of PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and physical health issues.

California ACR111 proclaims September 25, 2025, as Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day.

California ACR111 proclaims September 25, 2025, as Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day. The resolution highlights the prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST) in the Armed Forces, affecting approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 50 men. It emphasizes the need to address the stigma surrounding MST and improve support systems for survivors and their families. The resolution also acknowledges the long-lasting impacts of MST, including heightened risks of PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and physical health issues.