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  1. Abhean

    Resource Service Dogs for Veterans and Military Members With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 2024-07-01

    Full study can be downloaded from the "Download" button above. IMPORTANCE Military members and veterans (hereafter, veterans) with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increasingly seek psychiatric service dogs as a complementary intervention, yet the effectiveness of service dogs is...
    • Abhean
    • Resource
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  2. Abhean

    Outside Article How Do Service Dogs Help People With PTSD?

    Roughly 6% of people in the U.S. will experience PTSD Service dogs can help interrupt PTSD attacks It can cost upward of $25,000 to train a PTSD service dog Steph Whiteside Service dogs in training got a special training session in Disneyland on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (KTLA) (NewsNation) —...
  3. Abhean

    Outside Article Fran Drescher Says Being 'rarely Alone Without' Her Service Dog Helps Her PTSD.

    13 May 2022·2-min read Fran Drescher says her dog helps her life with PTSD credit:Bang Showbiz Fran Drescher says being "rarely alone without " her service dog helps her PTSD. The former 'The Nanny' star "has managed to get on" living her life with the condition since she and her friend were...
  4. Abhean

    Outside Article Iraq War Veteran With PTSD Says IDHS Won't Allow Service Dog At Work

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS/WRSP) — A veteran of the Iraq War with post traumatic stress says the state of Illinois won't allow him to bring his service dog into work. From nightmares to flashbacks, Charles Richardson suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He says Department of Human...
  5. Abhean

    Outside Article New Wireless Tech Helps Service Dogs Combat Veterans' PTSD

    By John P. Mello Jr. April 3, 2024 5:00 AM PT Canine Companions, a service dog company, will announce new technology this week that enables trained canines to perform tasks, such as tamping down anxiety and interrupting nightmares, after receiving wireless alerts. Called CanineAlert, the...
  6. Abhean

    Resource Can scent-detection dogs detect the stress associated with trauma cue exposure in people with trauma 2024-03-30

    Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an impairing mental health condition with high prevalence among military and general populations alike. PTSD service dogs are a complementary and alternative intervention needing scientific validation. We investigated whether dogs can detect...
  7. Abhean

    Outside Article Can Dogs Predict PTSD Flashbacks?

    Clinical relevance: Researchers have found evidence suggesting that dogs can detect an imminent PTSD flashback by smelling specific scents in the breath of individuals reflecting on past traumatic experiences. This discovery could significantly enhance the effectiveness of PTSD service dogs by...
  8. Abhean

    Outside Article According To A New Study, Veterans With PTSD Who Had Service Dogs Showed Healthier Cortisol Levels Compared To Those Without

    By: Dogtopia The University of Arizona study supported by Dogtopia Foundation further highlights the positive impacts service dogs can have on veterans February 14, 2024 // Franchising.com // PHOENIX, Ariz. - New research from The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine looked...
  9. Abhean

    Outside Article There Is Hope Out There For Those Of Us With PTSD

    Jamie Stone At 67, I don't think of myself as old, perhaps because like so many of us in the valley, and in our larger state, we are active and outdoors through our later decades, doing a lot of the same things we were doing in our 20s. But, perhaps I can position my age in a different way in...
  10. Abhean

    Vinyl Product PTSD Flag

    PTSD Awareness Teal Flag with Ribbon
  11. Time is Coming!

    General Time is Coming!

    *TRIGGER WARNING!* Over the last few weeks, I have been in a funk. Noticed Dougal was paying more attention to me overall, but I just chalked it up to the new puppy in the house. Dreams are coming with more force once again and really didn't fully put waking up with Dougal on my chest and his...
  12. Abhean

    Outside Article K9s For Warriors Explains The Therapeutic Role Of Service Dogs In PTSD Treatment

    By MediaWize K9s For Warriors stands as a transformative force, dedicated to equipping Veterans across the United States with a lifeline of support. Through intricate training and compassion, these Service Dogs transcend mere companionship, becoming invaluable partners in the recovery...
  13. Abhean

    Outside Article For Florida Veterans With PTSD, Puppies, Not Pills

    In a society that seems to believe pills solve almost every human problem, it's not surprising that discussions on post-traumatic stress disorder prompt frustration. "Why hasn't anyone come up with something to fix all those veterans?" In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden...
  14. Abhean

    Outside Article PTSD Service Dog Riding Disney's 'It's A Small World' Is Too Cute To Miss

    PTSD service dogs provide support and assistance to individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder by offering emotional comfort and providing a physical barrier between their handler and potential triggers. But even these wonderful dogs need some downtime on occasion and what could be better...
  15. Psychiatric Hospitalizations and Service Dogs

    Psychiatric Hospitalizations and Service Dogs

    Inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations can be frightening and stressful. For Service Dog teams, inpatient admissions are often more of a struggle. The complications of having dogs on a locked unit focused solely on safety and security are innumerable. However, they're far from insurmountable...
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    • Article
    • 22 min read
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  16. Abhean

    Outside Article Veterans struggling with PTSD, other issues bond with service dogs

    Service dogs and PTSD PTSD is more common in veterans than civilians, with 7% of veterans developing PTSD at some point in their lives, versus 6% of civilians, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Rates of PTSD vary among service areas and depend on the study. In 2021, 10% of male...
  17. War is Dumb

    General War is Dumb

    I pulled this from a FaceBook post I came across from 22 Until Done. It is the confession of many of us that have served our country. I experience this all the time as do so many others. Is there truly a solution besides eternal sleep? And really are we guaranteed that it will end there or...
  18. Abhean

    Outside Article Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is Hell on the Family, Too

    From left, Ron Flaville, daughter Tyler Trayer, wife Kellie Flaville, and son Lane Trayer. Not pictured, their eldest son, Caleb Flaville, who is in the Marines. [ Ron Flaville ] Published May 14 The year was 2013. To say the Flaville family was walking on eggshells around husband and father...
  19. Abhean

    Outside Article Dog helps save veteran with PTSD who thought he was 'just broken'

    By Zoha Fatima Trigger warning: This article contains themes of suicide that some readers may find distressing. There are phases in life where all we feel is low. Having the support of those who love us helps in those times. Angelic canines are often a good option for emotional support and who...
  20. New Directions in the Treatment of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury

    New Directions in the Treatment of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury

    KEY POINTS Traumatized people react to reminders of the trauma with emergency responses that were relevant at the time of the original threat. The effects of the trauma persist because the traumatic event is locked into the cellular structure of the body. Research shows the health benefits of...
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