
"How Important Are Dogs For the Mental Health of Recovering Veterans?" News Article
Source: Click here Service dogs have a long and distinguished history helping physically impaired people live more productive lives, including assisting military veterans. More recently, dogs have been found to be important players in veterans’ recovery from mental and emotional wounds. Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie is a retired Army colonel and a psychiatrist with expertise in military and veterans' issues. She retired from the Army in 2010, after holding numerous leadership p