One would never think the presence of pets brings emotional well-being. Well, I have researched a multitude of studies that link pets with an overall successful integrated approach to health and wellness, to include trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Here is why these amazing and lovable creatures allow individuals to experience improved quality of life. Adverse Childhood Experiences demolishes the mental state of healthy and thriving children growing into adulthood. Use of these furry animals allows both adolescents and adults to develop a greater sense of self, confidence, and removes additional emotional distress. There are additional integrated behavioral health factors that contribute to the positive use of pets for improved mental health. They include a decrease in blood pressure (HTN), by 10% (A Dog’s Love, 2023). Pets also increase serotonin levels, and decrease mood swings. Pets also decrease dopamine levels which is associated with major depression.
A dog’s love. (2023). 15 minutes after petting a dog. Retrieved on September 18, 2023 from https://adogslove.com.
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