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It's official: Pets benefit our mental health
« on: February 19, 2018, 08:47:49 am »
It's official: Pets benefit our mental health
Published Today
By Ana Sandoiu   
Fact checked by Jasmin Collier   

A new meta-analysis of 17 academic papers finds evidence that having a pet benefits people with mental health problems. The research also reviews the pet owners' testimonials, laying out the various ways that pets offer them much-needed solace.
 
Pets provide invaluable support for people with mental health problems.

An increasing amount of research is pointing to the benefits of pets for people with mental health issues.



https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320950.php
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Re: It's official: Pets benefit our mental health
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2018, 08:55:41 am »
Yay, it's true anyone who has a fur friend knows this.

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Re: It's official: Pets benefit our mental health
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2018, 04:22:06 pm »
Of course they do, I can honestly say that thanks to my ESA, I haven't killed anyone in the nine years he has been with me.
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