09/11/2026
September is National Su***de Prevention Month, and today, September 10th, is World Su***de Prevention Awareness Day. Animals, and in our opinion, especially dogs, 😊 help heal in many ways. They provide a sense of purpose. They distract from dark thoughts. They offer unconditional acceptance and love. Physical touch like petting a dog calms physiological arousal and reduces heart rate during moments of high distress. Interacting with animals lowers cortisol, and increases oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, which improves mood. Please, it’s incredibly brave to reach out for help. There are structured animal-assisted therapy programs available, and you can also reach help by calling or texting 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Today is a great day to hug your fur-baby!!
