Designates August of each year as "Psoriasis Awareness Month".
The resolution acknowledges the wide-ranging impact of psoriasis on individuals' lives, which can include difficulties in sleep, self-care, and employment, as well as considerable psychological distress. By officially recognizing August as 'Psoriasis Awareness Month', SJR160 not only promotes increased awareness but also calls for initiatives that support research into effective treatments for psoriasis. This could potentially improve health outcomes for the estimated eight million individuals in the United States who live with the condition.
SJR160 is a joint resolution that aims to designate August of each year as 'Psoriasis Awareness Month' in New Jersey. The purpose of this resolution is to increase public awareness and understanding of psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune skin disease characterized by painful, itchy lesions. The resolution highlights the significant physical and psychological burdens that individuals with psoriasis face, including mobility issues and social stigma. By raising awareness, the resolution seeks to promote empathy and support for those affected by this condition, thus addressing misconceptions that psoriasis is merely a cosmetic issue.
While the resolution itself does not appear to evoke significant opposition, it implicitly addresses a public misunderstanding surrounding psoriasis. Many people mistakenly regard the disease as linked to poor hygiene or personal neglect, which can lead to societal stigma against those afflicted. SJR160 aims to counteract these narratives and advocate for a more informed and compassionate public perspective on psoriasis, indicating the need for further education about autoimmune diseases in general.