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"This latest science might come as no surprise to pet owners: Two new studies add to a growing body of research suggesting that four-legged friends can help support your mental health.

In one study involving 145 college freshmen separated from their childhood pets, researchers found that access to a drop-in visitation program with therapy dogs or cats helped these students avoid the depression symptoms that are common among first-year collegiates.

Meanwhile, another recent study of 214 middle-aged women found that those who reported having a closer connection with a pet experienced lower generalized anxiety and reduced depression.

These findings point to some potent (and highly pleasurable) ways that pets can help stave off or treat depression and anxiety."

Full Article: "New Research Finds More Ways Pets Help With Depression" by Health Central

Are there any current studies showing the benefits of having pets while in addiction rehab, medical or physical recovery and/or end of life transition?

"This latest science might come as no surprise to pet owners: Two new studies add to a growing body of research suggesting that four-legged friends can help support your mental health.

In one study involving 145 college freshmen separated from their childhood pets, researchers found that access to a drop-in visitation program with therapy dogs or cats helped these students avoid the depression symptoms that are common among first-year collegiates.

Meanwhile, another recent study of 214 middle-aged women found that those who reported having a closer connection with a pet experienced lower generalized anxiety and reduced depression.

These findings point to some potent (and highly pleasurable) ways that pets can help stave off or treat depression and anxiety."

Full Article: "New Research Finds More Ways Pets Help With Depression" by Health Central

Are there any current studies showing the benefits of having pets while in addiction rehab, medical or physical recovery and/or end of life transition?

"This latest science might come as no surprise to pet owners: Two new studies add to a growing body of research suggesting that four-legged friends can help support your mental health.

In one study involving 145 college freshmen separated from their childhood pets, researchers found that access to a drop-in visitation program with therapy dogs or cats helped these students avoid the depression symptoms that are common among first-year collegiates.

Meanwhile, another recent study of 214 middle-aged women found that those who reported having a closer connection with a pet experienced lower generalized anxiety and reduced depression.

These findings point to some potent (and highly pleasurable) ways that pets can help stave off or treat depression and anxiety."

Full Article: "New Research Finds More Ways Pets Help With Depression" by Health Central

While we're on this subject, are there any studies on the impact of separating pets from their owners, along the lines of separating children from their parents? I know there are shelter studies about pets living in shelters, but i'm not sure I've seen any how about the liminal zone between surviving and thriving in a family environment, including living on the street with its human.

Are there any current studies showing the benefits of having pets while in addiction rehab, medical or physical recovery and/or end of life transition?

"This latest science might come as no surprise to pet owners: Two new studies add to a growing body of research suggesting that four-legged friends can help support your mental health.

In one study involving 145 college freshmen separated from their childhood pets, researchers found that access to a drop-in visitation program with therapy dogs or cats helped these students avoid the depression symptoms that are common among first-year collegiates.

Meanwhile, another recent study of 214 middle-aged women found that those who reported having a closer connection with a pet experienced lower generalized anxiety and reduced depression.

These findings point to some potent (and highly pleasurable) ways that pets can help stave off or treat depression and anxiety."

Full Article: "New Research Finds More Ways Pets Help With Depression" by Health Central