Animal-assisted therapy uses structured interaction with trained animals to support mental, social, and physical health.

I've long been interested in the general topic of human-animal interactions and given my research in play behavior by various nonhuman animals (animals,) I was intrigued by the title. I'm glad to have ...

Most people, especially animal lovers, believe that animals can heal us. But what does more rigorous analysis suggest? And where might animal-assisted interventions (AAI) be of greatest value? Today’s ...

Annalisa Smithson was a drug and alcohol counselor in an intensive outpatient treatment program when she witnessed an interaction between a client and a dog that would eventually serve as a turning ...

A comprehensive review of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) confirms its potential to improve mental health and quality of life for veterans, particularly those with PTSD. Evidence shows benefits such as ...

Animal-assisted therapy is increasingly used in treatment and can affect stress, well-being, and social relationships. The ...