Therapy dogs aren’t for everyone. By Dr. Grace CarrollLecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, School of Psychology Queen’s University Belfast Dogs are sociable, enthusiastic and widely used to comfort people in settings…
For mental health professionals, exploring the role of pets in clients’ lives can offer valuable insights into their family dynamics and well-being. By Dr. Renata RomaSupervised Therapist and Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Saskatchewan By Dr. Laleh DadgardoustPhD in Forensic…
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,”…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
