Grief can exist in many different forms and can impact our ability to cope with a loss. The American Psychological Association defines grief as “the anguished experienced after significant loss”. This month’s mentor article will focus specifically on grief related to pets and how this [...]
In honor of National Pet Day on April 11th, this article focuses on the many ways pets can positively impact mental health and overall well-being. National Pet Day encourages people to show their pets extra love and attention—and to consider adoption. It’s a time to [...]
Allison Fiete, MHC Therapy dogs have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. More and more studies are being done that show some of the benefits of spending time with animals, including ways in which they can decrease the symptoms of some [...]
Science shows that pets can help people suffering from depression; but did you know that pets can get depressed too? Ever since mankind began domesticating animals thousands of years ago, a special bond has existed between us and those animals we welcome into our homes, [...]
