Canine Chat, Emotional Support Animals, Sniffer Dogs
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The Role of Animals in Mental Health
This chapter examines the distinctions among companion animals, emotional support animals, and service animals, emphasizing the unique training of service dogs. It highlights a research study on the benefits of emotional support animals, revealing significant improvements in mental health and biomarkers like cortisol and oxytocin. The discussion also considers the deep emotional connections between humans and pets, emphasizing the life-saving potential of these bonds, especially in mental health crises.
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