for children or adolescents with or at risk for mental health conditions, we reviewed all
experimental AAT studies published between 2000–2015, and compared studies by animal
type, intervention, and outcomes. Studies were included if used therapeutically for children
and adolescents (≤ 21 years) with or at risk for a mental health problem; used random
assignment or a waitlist comparison/control group; and included child-specific outcome data …
To systematically review experimental evidence about animal-assisted therapies (AAT) for
children or adolescents with or at risk for mental health conditions, we reviewed all
experimental AAT studies published between 2000–2015, and compared studies by animal
type, intervention, and outcomes. Methods: Studies were included if used therapeutically for
children and adolescents (≤ 21 years) with or at risk for a mental health problem; used
random assignment or a waitlist comparison/control group; and included child-specific …