Animal Connections for Mental Health

Mental Health Benefits of Animals

• helps to reduce stress related hormones. These benefits are evident only five minutes after interacting with a pet.

• helps those suffering from depression, creating a calming effect that helps to encourage relaxation and a calm mind.

• creates a purpose and helps individuals to feel valuable and needed.

• social connections can happen with fellow pet owners

• reduction in anxiety

• helps with loneliness

• management of emotions

• creates a strong sense of self-worth