#emotionalsupportanimal Tag

05 Oct

Posted at 10:26h in Mental Health Research, Pets

Mental Health Notice: If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about self-harm, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). Pets and emotional support animals are not a substitute for professional mental health treatment.

Growing evidence suggests that the human-animal bond can do more than provide companionship: it may help people manage stress, build routine, and feel less alone. Mental health treatment is rarely about a single intervention. For many people, improving psychological well-being also involves building routines, maintaining social connections, managing stress, and creating a supportive home environment. [caption id="attachment_76449" align="aligncenter" width="500"]companion-pets-mental-health Photo by Samson Katt[/caption]