Nonprofit Charity Impacts Wounded Combat Veterans And Children Facing Adversity.
Mental and physical health challenges, especially for returning war veterans and their families, is a growing national concern. A grassroots program featuring equine therapy for these patients and their families shows promise in increasing self-esteem and self-confidence, reducing isolation and depression, and improving speaking and writing skills.
Barbara
B
O'Brien
D055826:Afghan Campaign 2001-; D056447:Animal Assisted Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000818:Animals; D002608:Charities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016241:Child of Impaired Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D012649:Self Concept; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation