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Research Notes on Service Dogs for Bipolar Disorder


Some people are turning to service dogs to help control their bipolar disorder. Service dogs can provide bipolar sufferers with the emotional support of providing and receiving affection from the animal.1 Bipolar service dogs are trained to retrieve items such as medication and the telephone, as well as dial 911 if needed.2

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  • Psychiatric service dogs can remind a bipolar patient to take their medication.2
  • In order to qualify for a service dog, the person must have a recognized disability.2
  • A K9 speaker telephone is used when a service dog is dialing 911.2

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Research Notes References

  1. About.com: Service Dogs for Bipolar Disorder
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Bipolar Central: Service Dogs For Bipolar Disorder

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