Post-secondary students have been identified as an at-risk population for chronic stress and
poor mental health. We conducted a scoping review of the academic literature surrounding …

While the symbiotic nature of human-dog relationships and perceived benefits to human
health have attracted much scientific interest, the mechanisms through which human-dog …

Simple Summary Pets are an integrative part of everyday life. Understanding the impact that
pets have on human mental health and wellbeing, especially during periods of prolonged …

Researchers have claimed that canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) contribute significantly
to bolstering participants' wellbeing, yet the mechanisms within interactions have received …

With levels of stress and anxiety rising among the university community, universities
worldwide are implementing animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) on campus. However, to …

Both, in the transition to university and during it, students experience a multitude of different
changes. Thus, it is no surprise that many students in higher education report suffering from …

Background: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of Animal-
Assisted Interventions (AAIs), particularly Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Animal …

This report investigated themes common to the discussion around post-secondary student
mental health, both nationally, and internationally. A detailed, scoping review of the literature …

AIM This study examined the impact of a therapy dog intervention on baccalaureate nursing
student test anxiety. BACKGROUND Nursing student test anxiety may hinder academic …

University students experience a high level of stress, which could potentially affect how they
manage stressful situations beyond university, such as when entering the workforce …