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Designates July 1, 2025 as Invisible Wounds Day in Michigan to raise PTSD awareness and reduce stigma, urging compassionate support and outreach; ceremonial, nonbinding.

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

Summary — HR 141 (Michigan House Resolution): "Invisible Wounds Day"

Bill type: House resolution (ceremonial)
Primary sponsor: Rep. Brenda Carter (with Representatives Fitzgerald, Paiz, and Weiss listed as sponsors in the enrolled version)
Introduced: July 1, 2025 (filed Sept. 2, 2025)
Status: Adopted by the Michigan House (rules suspended and adopted; reported/enrolled in September 2025)
Related measures: HR 223 (companion), HCR 147 (companion)

Purpose and intent

HR 141 declares July 1, 2025, as “Invisible Wounds Day” in the state of Michigan. The resolution seeks to raise public awareness of psychological injuries resulting from traumatic experiences—most notably Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—acknowledging that such wounds are often not visible but can profoundly affect relationships, work, and daily life. It also aims to honor those who live with these conditions and to recognize the professionals, caregivers, and advocates who support them.

Key provisions

Officially designates July 1, 2025, as Invisible Wounds Day in Michigan.

Describes PTSD and related symptoms (flashbacks, hypervigilance, avoidance, sleep disturbance, emotional numbing) and cites prevalence estimates (about 6 per 100 adults experience PTSD in their lifetime).

Highlights stigma and isolation associated with mental health struggles.

Recognizes that effective treatments exist (behavioral and cognitive therapies, medication) and emphasizes the importance of support, understanding, and validation.

Calls on members of the legislative body and the public to “commit to listening without judgment, speaking with compassion, and working to ensure that no one bears these wounds alone.”

Who is affected

The resolution is symbolic and does not change laws, programs, or funding. Its primary effects are public and symbolic:

People living with PTSD and other trauma‑related mental health conditions (including veterans and civilians).
Families, caregivers, mental‑health professionals, and community advocates.
State and local organizations involved in public awareness, education, and services for trauma and mental health.

Impact and limitations

HR 141 is non‑binding and ceremonial: it does not create obligations, appropriations, regulatory changes, or new programs.

The practical impact depends on subsequent actions by state agencies, community groups, and service providers who may use the designated day for outreach, education, training, or events.

By declaring a day of recognition, the resolution aims to reduce stigma, increase visibility of trauma‑related conditions, and encourage broader community support and treatment‑seeking.

Procedural/timeline notes

Introduced by Rep. Brenda Carter (document shows filing activity on July 1 and Sept. 2, 2025).

Rules were suspended and the resolution was adopted by the Michigan House in early September 2025; it was enrolled/reported following adoption.

As a house resolution it does not require executive signature to take effect as a ceremonial declaration by the chamber.