{"id":136407,"date":"2023-10-20T13:29:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T17:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unitedsupportanimals.org\/?p=136407"},"modified":"2023-10-20T13:29:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T17:29:48","slug":"what-are-the-reasons-for-having-a-psychiatric-service-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client06\/what-are-the-reasons-for-having-a-psychiatric-service-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"What are The Reasons for Having a Psychiatric Service Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You have most likely heard and seen service dogs hard at work helping their owners who have disabilities. You have also probably heard of or may have an emotional support animal who provides comfort to their owners. You may be less familiar with psychiatric service dogs and what the reasons for having one maybe. Read on to learn what tasks they perform, and if you or someone you know would qualify for one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a Psychiatric Service Dog?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A psychiatric service dog is an assistance animal that is trained to perform specific tasks in relation to their owners mental health issue or mental disability. They are very similar to service dogs, except specifically for mental health conditions. They are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), meaning they are considered necessary medical equipment and can accompany their owners almost anywhere, including in public spaces and airports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For What Reasons Might You Have a Psychiatric Service Dog?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A psychiatric service dog can help individuals with PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, bipolar, autism, and more mental health conditions or disabilities. 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