300,000 U.S. Troops Walking a Black Dog.
April 17th, 2008It’s not like we were a shrinking demographic before this news but my heart goes out to the newest members of the Black Dog Club.
Soldier, sailor, airman or marine, we all thank you for your service. Let the stigma of getting help for this problem be damned. Please get help, you deserve it.
Study Says 300,000 U.S. Troops Suffer Mental Problems.
Nearly 1 in 5 US troops reports mental problems, possible brain injury from Iraq, Afghanistan
Army Releases Mental Health Advisory Team V Report
On a lighter note - sounds like a lot of folks are getting rid of their black dogs.
Large, Black Dogs Often Go Unwanted at the Nation’s Animal Shelters
If you’ve thought a bout getting a dog please consider those old-timers at your local shelter.
Walking the dog beats loneliness and depression, research reveals
April 17th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
You will never find a creature on this earth who’ll give you more Love than a dog. No matter how shitty your day’s been, they’re always glad to see you.
April 17th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
John,
All I can say is amen bro. I have three dogs and they’re always happy to see me.