Who can resist the temptation of a frosted doughnut right in front of them? A successful applicant of Endeavor Health's ...

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

Despite the popularity of therapy dogs working to support human well-being, little research has examined the impact of these ...

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 ...

Dogs are the most popular pets in animal-assisted therapy programs, but the benefits derived from this kind of therapy are seen with other animals. Playing and petting a dog is nice, but therapies ...

Dog-assisted care during early dental visits may reduce anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder, with benefits persisting even in later visits without the dog.

Lyla and Malia Howell attend therapy every week, and there's more than one reason that they're excited about going. At Animal Companion Counseling, a nonprofit mental health provider in the West End ...

FRANKFORT — In rural Benzie County one woman’s pack of Leonberger therapy dogs is making a remarkable difference in the lives of children with neurological conditions. “We’ve done that drive from the ...