While emotional support animals (ESAs) can provide comfort and support to individuals with mental health conditions, some companies may make false claims about ESAs to encourage people to register their pets as emotional … [Read more...] about Marketers: Stop the lies
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Service Dogs and the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that defines service dogs, provides access rights for team members, and protects the rights of both. In addition to the ADA, there are also state laws that provide … [Read more...] about Service Dogs and the ADA
Animals Support Recovery from Mental Illness
Animals are extremely helpful for people recovering from severe mental health conditions. A new meta-analysis looked at 17 academic papers drawn from nine medical databases. As a result, researchers found evidence that … [Read more...] about Animals Support Recovery from Mental Illness
Animals and our Health (Part 4)
Psychologists at Miami University and Saint Louis University conducted three experiments on the benefits of pet ownership. In the first study, 217 people answered questions about their well-being, personality type, and … [Read more...] about Animals and our Health (Part 4)
Animals and our Health (Part 3)
Pets and Mental Health: Lowering Stress Moreover, interacting with a friendly dog reduces levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. And it increases the release of oxytocin—another chemical in the body that reduces stress … [Read more...] about Animals and our Health (Part 3)