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Category: Animal-Assisted Therapy

Animal-assisted therapy helps brain injury patients

The results of a new study have demonstrated that animal-assisted therapy can foster social competence in patients with brain injuries and increase their emotional involvement during therapy.

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Therapy Dogs Need Washed Prior to Visiting Sick Patients

Scientific studies have demonstrated that therapy animals can bring a lot of positive outcomes for those who are suffering with … More

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Therapy Dogs Reduce ADHD Symptoms: New Study

Substantiating previous clinical and anecdotal evidence, researchers in a recent study found that therapy dogs were effective in reducing the … More

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Companion animals help the mentally ill, say scientists

While mental health practitioners have argued for the benefits of patients having companion animals for a number of years now, … More

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Dogs Help Kids Feel Less Stressed: New Study

While dogs’ ability to act as natural stress buffers may seem intuitive to dog owners, it is key to have … More

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