Communication with pets benefits everyone. Mental health advocates and people who love animals have long recognized the need for animals in human life. They provide both physical and emotional health benefits, such as:
Cheer up
It’s no secret that animals can cheer you up. Having them around helps reduce stress and increases levels of oxytocin, a hormone that makes you feel good. Even pet policy makers are trying to create pet friendly policies, which shows how important they are in our lives.
Mental illness
Research has proven that emotional support animals can have a calming effect on their owners suffering from mental illnesses such as depression, aerophobia, mild to severe anxiety disorder, social phobia, agoraphobia, autism, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Significant improvements have been recorded in patients treated with ESA, such as increased focus, increased self-esteem, a sense of security and peace of mind, improved communication and relationships, and a reduction in symptoms.
Nursing home
People in nursing homes often yearn to connect with people, and this is not always possible. It has been proven that having animals around them, such as a dog or cat, makes them more active in their daily lives. It can also help reduce their dependence on medication to get through the day, as well as provide companionship.