3-month study finds service dogs from K9s for Warriors significantly improve PTSD, anxiety, and depression in 156 US veterans.

University of Arizona study reveals service dogs from nonprofit K9s for Warriors significantly aid PTSD, anxiety, and depression in 156 US veterans, improving psychosocial functioning. The 3-month trial found a notable drop in PTSD symptom severity for those with service dogs compared to veterans on waiting lists. The study suggests service dogs should complement, not replace, other treatments.

June 09, 2024
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