Mentor/s
Charles Gillespie Brian Stiltner
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
Countless therapy sessions, numerous medications, and lengthy stays at psychiatric hospitals. These are all things individuals dealing with serious trauma turn to, and all of them are covered by medical insurance. Yet many still cannot function normally even after trying these different options. Imagine you are one of these people. You have tried everything your insurance will cover, and then your therapist suggests you get a psychiatric service dog. You are willing to try anything, so why not get a service dog? Well, many choose not to because medical insurance does not cover the costs.
College and Major available
Media Arts BA
Location
Session M: West Campus West Building W144
Start Day/Time
4-29-2022 1:15 PM
End Day/Time
4-29-2022 2:15 PM
Comments
I also have a short film entitled “Invisible Disability” that is about psychiatric service dogs. I’d like to be able to show this during my paper talk if possible!
Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Best Visuals, Most Creative
Short film
Elise Jolie Academic Festival Poster.png (3464 kB)
Informational poster based on the paper
Elise Jolie Invisible Disability Poster.PNG (2533 kB)
Movie poster for the short film
The Failure of Medical Insurance to Cover Psychiatric Service Dogs
Session M: West Campus West Building W144
Countless therapy sessions, numerous medications, and lengthy stays at psychiatric hospitals. These are all things individuals dealing with serious trauma turn to, and all of them are covered by medical insurance. Yet many still cannot function normally even after trying these different options. Imagine you are one of these people. You have tried everything your insurance will cover, and then your therapist suggests you get a psychiatric service dog. You are willing to try anything, so why not get a service dog? Well, many choose not to because medical insurance does not cover the costs.
Students' Information
Elise Jolie, Media Arts Major with a concentration and Film and Television, Honors Student, 2022
Winner, Best Visuals 2022 award.