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Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog
This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog. Please add to the discussion here.- Abhean
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Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog
Sgt. Ryen Macababbad sat on the steps of a former palace in Afghanistan, with her rifle propped up so its muzzle poked into her chin, ready to pull the trigger. It was in the middle of the night in 2012. "All I needed to do was press down," she said in an interview. The road getting there had...- Brian Jones
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Outside Article By My Side
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Service Dog By My Side
©2024 Dogged Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved U.S. Marine Corps, Purple Heart Recipient Emilio with his PTSD service dog Samson. Premieres Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. on KPBS TV / The film is available for purchase "By My Side" is an intimate portrait of three veterans suffering...- Abhean
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Outside Article Canine Companion Helps Local Vet Find Peace After Service
Abhean has published a news story: Canine Companion Helps Local Vet Find Peace After Service - After nearly twenty years in the military, Sam Hampton has acclimated to civilian life thanks to the aid of Jax, a rescue dog who has helped with his PTSD. Read the full story here...- Abhean
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Outside Article Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act helps Veterans with PTSD
Abhean has published a news story: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act helps Veterans with PTSD - The legislation enacted in August 2021, requires the VA to conduct a five-year pilot program to provide canine training, conducted alongside a partnership with a local Service-Dog...- Abhean
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Service Dogs Failure!
Figured it was about time to finish this series, unfortunately, it does not end on a positive note. I have been putting this off for far too long as I have been trying to frame it with less emotion and help you guys understand the circumstances better. First off I think it is okay to give a...- Abhean
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Outside Article NY Dog Film Festival category honors PTSD service dogs
Abhean has published a news story: NY Dog Film Festival category honors PTSD service dogs - Annual event raises funds, helps to show veterans that there is hope at the end of a leash. Read the full story here...- Abhean
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Outside Article Jackson, a service dog, stays by Veteran’s side
Abhean has published a news story: Jackson, a service dog, stays by Veteran’s side - Service dog supports his Veteran as she faces PTSD Read the full story here...- Abhean
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Service Dog Jackson, a service dog, stays by Veteran’s side
A Veteran's service dog knows a panic attack is coming before it appears. After decades of avoiding facing the traumatic events Renè Toney experienced in Kuwait and treating her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a medication-only treatment plan, she lost her job, her partner and nearly...- Abhean
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Service Dog Paws of War launches new Long Island support center for veterans and their dogs
Paws of War launches new Long Island support center for veterans and their dogs LONG ISLAND (PIX11) — An organization that supports veterans, first responders, and their dogs is getting a new home. Paws of War is opening a new veteran support command center on Long Island. It's the first of...- Abhean
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South Plains Service Dogs
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Texas South Plains Service Dogs
Raylee Davis I founded South Plains Service Dogs with the goal of providing expertly trained service dogs to the Texas Panhandle. I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Canine Studies from Bergin University of Canine Studies. Bergin University is the only university in the world where you can...- Abhean
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Service Dog Non-profit threatens to take service dogs from disabled veterans
by: Dylan Brown / KFOR Two families of Oklahoma City veterans spoke out Friday after being threatened by a non-profit to take away their service dogs. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Two families of Oklahoma City veterans spoke out Friday after being threatened by a non-profit to take away their...- Abhean
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SD Adventures What just Happened?!?
The world is always throwing us curve balls! Dougal has been accompanying me to work for almost 2 months. Great experience, with no problems, and alerted to me several dozen times so just the perfect companion to keep me on level, even my co-workers on my hall have stated. I was called into the...- Abhean
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NIH Study Underscores Benefits of Service Dogs for PTSD Veterans
By Gemma Johnstone Published: Aug 26, 2024 NIH Study Underscores Benefits of Service Dogs for Veterans With PTSD At the end of 2023, things were looking bleak for Tim Cleveland, a military veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "I was basically at the end of my rope," he says. "I...- Abhean
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Service dogs appear to enhance mental health and social functioning for veterans with PTSD
by Eric W. Dolan (Photo credit: Adobe Stock) Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a significant issue among military veterans. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that trained psychiatric service dogs can help alleviate some symptoms of PTSD. The study...- Brian Jones
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Video Arizona Researchers Say Scientific Evidence Shows Service Dogs Help Improve Veterans' PTSD Symptoms
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Outside Article A Veteran’s Lifeline: How A Shelter Dog Transformed One Man’s Battle With PTSD
by: Keith Cate Posted: Aug 6, 2024 / 06:00 AM EDT Updated: Aug 6, 2024 / 04:21 PM EDT BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — Marine veteran Greg Ferrer has found an extraordinary ally in his battle against PTSD: a shelter dog named Kaipo. “He senses my anxiety and my feelings,” Greg shared. During his...- Abhean
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Outside Article Service Dogs For PTSD Improve Treatment Response, Psychosocial Distress
Full study can be downloaded here at: Service Dogs for Veterans and Military Members With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Hibah Khaja, PharmD Suicidality among veterans decreased by 20% after 3 months of service dog partnership. Psychiatric service dogs significantly improve symptom severity...- Abhean
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