The Impact of Therapy and Pet Animals on Human Stress

Bys: Feldman, David M., Robino, Ariann E., Stein, Alyssa N.

Stress can have a deleterious effect on people's mental, physical, and psychological health. There is a growing body of evidence, however, that suggests animals, both as pets and therapy partners, can help mitigate people's stress levels. This book showcases a rich collection of research papers from Human-Animal Interactions. It highlights research pertaining to pets as well as animal-assisted therapy in both school and professional settings. The book also includes a scene-setting introduction and wrap-up conclusion from the editor. Providing comprehensive information on the impact of animals on human stress, this book is a useful resource for anyone interested in human health or human-animal relationships.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1800626517
• ISBN13: 9781800626515
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Cab International
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 9.7"