How Caring for an Animal can Help End Addiction and Mental Disorders
Animals are an increasingly important part of addiction and recovery support. Not only can pets provide comfort, companionship, and unconditional love, but they can also help individuals in recovery overcome their addictions and lead healthier lives. This is because animals provide positive coping skills, accountability, and a deeper sense of empathy for the struggles of …
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A growing body of research is showing that, when properly trained, dogs can provide a calming influence on people suffering from depression. A 2017 study concluded that dog owners with depression had better mental health than people without a dog, and people who owned service dogs or trained therapy dogs showed even more improvement in …
Addiction is an illness that affects millions of people around the world. It can have an incredibly detrimental effect on the lives of those suffering from it, as well as on their family and friends. Though there are many treatments available to help individuals deal with the struggles of addiction, there is evidence that suggests …
Treatments for addiction come in many different varieties. There are addiction treatment options for Christians, Buddhists, holistic people, famous people, nature people, city people and many other basic varieties of personalities and professions. Different types of treatment facilities feature different methods of treating addiction, featuring some direct work on mental health through established psychology, some …
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The benefits of having a pet are widely known. Caring for an animal, typically a dog or cat, has been proven to lower blood pressure, extend longevity and help heal disease, both mental and physical. Studies are now beginning to show that building a relationship with a pet can also help treat addiction and mental disorder. The reasons …
People are very relationship oriented. We need closeness with one another and closeness with fellow creatures in order to feel good. Animals and people have an interesting relationship with one another. Because animals lack the cognitive and linguistic abilities that people possess, but still have emotional and relational capabilities, humans form a unique kind of …
Having a love for animals is an innately human quality. Throughout history, humanity has had a relationship with animals, despite the separation of being different species. We have observed that it is not uncommon for interspecies friendships to form in the animal kingdom, and humans are no exception. Humans have a long history of keeping …
For those who struggle with addiction and mental disorders, one piece of advice from mental health professionals is to own a pet, preferably a pet that is intelligent enough to be capable of affection. Love for a pet can be comparably strong to love for another person, and can fill a void for people who …
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