Why?
Our future lies in the hands of our youth, so why aren't we doing anything to help them? 1 in 5 youth in the U.S. experience a mental illness such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder that seriously affects their ability to perform well in school, sports, work, and family life. Read more about the mental health crisis impacting our youth here .
The impact that therapy dogs make
Therapy dogs can provide comfort emotionally and physically. Studies show that interactions with therapy animals release mood-boosting hormones such as dopamine and oxytocin, as well as decrease the stress-inducing hormone, cortisol. Read more about the real benfits of therapy animals here.
If you or someone you know is struggling mentally, please do not hesitate to reach out to someone you love and trust. Help is available, and you are worthy of happiness. Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 988
For more resources please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention.