How Caring for an Animal can Help End Addiction and Mental Disorders
Animal-assisted therapy is one of the forms of alternative therapy that can be used to treat people suffering from addiction and mental health problems. Apart from animal-assisted therapy, other types are art therapy, yoga therapy, music therapy, etc. According to some verifiable studies, animal-assisted therapy has helped people reduce blood pressure, increase endorphins supply and …
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Anyone who has a pet would not wish for it to die. Rather, they will desire that it lives a long and healthy life. It would interest you to know that you have a pivotal role to play in ensuring your pet remains healthy. You do not have to take your pet to the vet …
Not everyone owns a pet but perhaps if we all knew the benefits of having one, we would get for ourselves. There are lots to gain from having these animals around and we might never get to know for sure until we have them. To start with, having a pet shows you the true meaning …
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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