Author Interviews, Mental Health Research, Psychological Science / 11.02.2018
Benefits and Downsides of Companion Animals in Mental Health
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Helen Louise Brooks BSc, MRes, PhD
Psychology of Healthcare Research Group
Department of Psychological Sciences,
Institute of Psychology, Health and Society
University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: It is increasingly being acknowledged that companion animals can have a positive impact on mental health. However, there has been no systematic review of the evidence related to how pets might benefit people living with mental health problems.
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Helen Louise Brooks BSc, MRes, PhD
Psychology of Healthcare Research Group
Department of Psychological Sciences,
Institute of Psychology, Health and Society
University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: It is increasingly being acknowledged that companion animals can have a positive impact on mental health. However, there has been no systematic review of the evidence related to how pets might benefit people living with mental health problems.
(more…)