Pets and Mental Health

If you feel like you struggle with your mental health, it can be overwhelming. Mental health encompasses your psychological and emotional well-being. You can lead a more productive, happy, and healthy life when you have good mental health. If you have a mental health disorder or deal with extreme stress, you might look for lifestyle changes you can make to improve your symptoms. These lifestyle changes could be things you do independently, or you might rely on these strategies along with medication and therapy. A pet is one thing to add to your life that can improve your mental health, reduce stress, and make you feel happier and more fulfilled overall. We explore how having a dog or cat and mental health relate to one another and what you should know about the benefits of pet ownership in general. The Benefits of Pets You may hear pet owners tell you about the joy that comes with having animals in their life. Along with anecdotal stories about the joy of pets, we increasingly see scie