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.
Category: Animal-Assisted Therapy
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
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
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
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