How Pet-Friendly Homeless Shelters Heal
The bond between people and their pets can be life-saving, especially amid the struggle for safe housing. By Corrie AuneFreelance documentary photographer “First, my brother passed away and then my mother,”…
Service dogs can help Veterans with PTSD
Traditional treatments for PTSD, such as talk therapy and medication, do work for some veterans. But service dogs can make a difference when those methods fall short. By Dr. Leanne NieforthAssistant ProfessorPurdue University By Dr. Marguerite…
Where Children Discover the Healing Power of Animals
In this sanctuary, at-risk kids begin to understand the parallels between their lives and the lives of injured wild animals. By Isabelle MorrisonFreelance writer and a former solutions reporting intern…
Pets give Companionship, Cuddles and joy – and also Unavoidable Stresses
Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin to that of a human child. By Emily HemendingerAssistant Professor of Psychiatry University…
The joy of Birdwatching: Research Shows it can Improve Mental Health and Foster a Sense of Wellbeing
Twitching can help promote feelings of positivity, improve mood and foster an affinity with nature. By Dr. Jolanta BurkeSenior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Introduction The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been…
How Your Dog Can Relieve Your Anxiety
A new study finds that spending 10 minutes with your dog helps you recover more quickly from a stressful experience. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Those of us…
