Reference:
Nieforth, L.O., Craig, E. A., Behmer, V., MacDermid Wadsworth, S. & O’Haire, M.E. (accepted). PTSD service dogs foster resilience among veterans and military families. Forthcoming, Current Psychology.
Summary:
“Military deployment and reintegration challenges permeate the lives and relationships of Veterans, their spouses, and their families. Among these challenges, 23% of post-9/11 Veterans have been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychiatric service dogs have been found to help clinically alleviate PTSD symptoms when used as a complementary intervention.”