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  • Author: Erika Friedmann
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Veterans with service, emotional support, and companion dogs: Examining the relationship between demographics, health characteristics, and intensity of human–dog relationships

Abstract: Dog ownership may be an effective nonpharmacological, rehabilitative approach to improve veterans’ mental health and well-being. For three functional types of …

Mental Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Does participating in a service dog training program reduce their symptoms?

Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 20–30% of US veterans. Greater PTSD symptom severity (PTSDSS) produces emotional dysregulation, impulsive behavior, and …

Mental Health Peer reviewed