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Innovative support options for struggling veterans

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Birgit Maass in Frome, UK
January 30, 2025

Initiatives in Frome, UK, are tackling loneliness with social activities with people and animals. The results are inspiring.

In Frome, England, innovative community initiatives are tackling loneliness and mental health. The innitiative "Dogs For Health" pairs volunteers and therapy dogswith people suffering from PTSD and depression, offering emotional support through companionship and nature. The "Men’s Shed" also provides a space for men to connect through woodworking and conversation. These efforts, coordinated by local doctors, have reduced emergency hospital admissions by 14%.

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