You may have heard of psychiatric service dogs (PSDs) from stories about veterans with PTSD using these canine helpmates to integrate back into society after experiencing severe trauma.
Or perhaps you’ve even met someone who uses a PSD and are wondering if this might be a good intervention for you. As you’re considering this important decision, there are some questions you can ask yourself and your mental healthcare providers to get yourself started out on the right foot.
1. Am I Able to Work With a Service Dog Right Now? Look at the traits of successful service dog users outlined by Psychiatric Service Dog Partners, a very useful all-volunteer peer support community.
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