What is Psychiatric Service Dog?
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A psychiatric service dog is a specific type of service dog trained to assist their handler with a psychiatric disability, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or schizophrenia. Although assistance dogs classically help with physical disabilities, there are a wide range of psychiatric issues that an assistance dog may be able to help with as well.
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How do members experience Psychiatric Service Dog?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 7 | 5 | |
| Depressed mood | 6 | 5 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 4 | 3 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 3 | 4 | |
| Fear of public or open places (agoraphobia) | 2 | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 10 |
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