USA - Voice of America: Dogs Help US Veterans Beat Stress Disorders

USA - Voice of America usa

Dogs Help US Veterans Beat Stress Disorders Aug 3rd 2012, 15:15 WASHINGTON – According to a Rand Corporation study, more than 26 percent of American troops deployed overseas have returned to the US with traumatic brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD since 2001.  Experimental programs that pair combat veterans suffering from brain injuries and PTSD with therapy dogs have showed positive results.  Now four U.S. military bases have programs with dogs. Chief Master Sgt. Richard Simonsen, who was injured twice in combat, has ... Media files: B3254311-9053-4FFE-9F03-79AE7A133231_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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