A veteran is crediting his dog for making it possible for him over come his post-traumatic stress disorder, making it possible for him to graduate from Utah State University.
An event designed to raise PTSD awareness is planned for Tuesday at Elk Ridge Park from noon to 9 p.m.
The Rocky Mountain Service Dog Project is putting on the event, called ;IGY6, which organizers hope becomes an annual occurrence.
Raelene Penman, the organizationâs president and founder, said the event name stands for âI got your six,â with the semicolon representing a pause. When faced with self-harm impulses, taking a pause can allow people to resist those thoughts and instead reach out for help.
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âWeâre trying to talk to people to help them understand that suicide is not the answer,â Penman said. âThereâs plenty of people out there who will help you. Itâs not just an event for people who have PTSD, itâs an event to help bring awareness so people understand what it truly is and what they can do to help with it.â