5 mental health benefits of dogs

5 mental health benefits of dogs

5 mental health benefits of dogs
The dog brings us many physical but also psychological benefits by being a real emotional support. Animal therapy (also called zootherapy) uses proximity to pets, in particular to reduce stress and promote social interactions.

It relieves depressive states

The dog plays a positive role in depression. On the one hand, thanks to the affection he shows for his master, on the other hand because of his physiological needs which must be satisfied and which make it possible to divert the depressed individual from negative thoughts, even suicidal.

In addition, the dog does not judge and does not look down on his master’s illness.

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