Equine-assisted services (EASs) are being increasingly used as complementary
interventions for military veterans who have experienced trauma. However, there is limited …

Background Many individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and related disorders
experience insufficient symptom relief from currently available treatment options …

Background There is a broad range of known effects of animal contact on human mental and
physical health. Neurological correlates of human interaction with animals have been …

Animal-assisted interventions are being increasingly used in studies that support various
health effects. This study compared the psychophysiological and emotional responses …

The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of an animal-assisted-therapy (AAT)
program in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and substance-use …

Few studies have explored the influence of an Animal-Assisted Intervention on patients with
mental disorders. We investigated it's impact on anxiety symptoms. We divided 51 patients …

Background There is increasing interest in the incorporation of animal‐assisted services
(AAS) in therapy for adults with acquired neurogenic communication disorders. AAS have …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate the specific mechanisms underlying the
human health-promoting effects of the forest environment at Huangguoshu Falls, Guizhou …

Introduction and aim. The role of canine companionship in psychosocial and cardiovascular
health is increasingly explored. However, such studies are scarce in South Asia. Hence, we …

Minimally conscious states, which occur after severe brain injuries, represent a significant
burden and can lead to long-term disability. Patients in minimally conscious states are a …