Sandy Rasmussen has been around animals for most of her life, having worked as an exercise rider at racetracks around the country and owned a dog grooming business. She’s also suffered from depression for most of her life. Her symptoms were so severe she tried to take her own life when she was 12 and was hospitalized several times. When traditional treatments failed, she turned to the Psychiatric Research Institute at UAMS for help. The Interventional Psychiatry team recommended the revolutionary SAINT® system, a breakthrough therapy specifically designed for treatment-resistant depression. Thanks to SAINT, Sandy is now enjoying life with her husband, their dog, three cats, and her horse.
“Depression is a horrible disease. I encourage everyone to give SAINT a try. I wish it had been available when I was younger because I would’ve had my life back a lot sooner.” – Sandy Rasmussen, Hot Springs
