Studies show that spending time around animals helps to lower blood pressure and increases oxytocin levels. Therapies involving animals also reduce the levels of the stress hormone cortisol. These combined allow for better self-regulation, developing trust when a Veteran may otherwise struggle, and provide the Veteran with feelings of connection. Visit the link to find out why equine therapy is something you might want to consider.
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Proactive Engagement is Key to Stopping Veteran Suicide
This seems like such a complicated concept to an ongoing problem. A problem that has plagued us for far too long. “The problem is too big for me to help.” – Is it really? – No, it isn’t; and here is what you can do.