There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But ...

Service dogs can alleviate some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder for veterans, according to a study our team published in June 2024 in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. Building off our ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The positive impact of service ...

BOYDS, Md. — Dole is a rambunctious black Labrador and loves being outdoors. He's a service dog-in-training and is still getting schooled. “Well, he's a little bit of a goof, which is probably why ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Veterans with service dogs had lower self-reported and clinician-assessed PTSD symptom severity. Service dogs ...

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They fight for our freedoms but often struggle to live their own lives freely due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Roughly 7% of all US service veterans have PTSD, with symptoms such as ...

Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members. The U.S. Department of ...

K9s For Warriors provides Service Dogs to veterans living with PTSD. One Army veteran shares how the program has changed ...

A warning — this story contains the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for help. At what he calls the lowest point in his ...

Sarah Leighton receives funding from the University of Arizona One Health Research Initiative. She worked for Canine Companions from 2010-2021 and continues to volunteer for them. This research was ...