The Impact of Therapy and Pet Animals on Human Stress

Stress can have a deleterious effect on people''s mental, physical, and psychological health. There is a growing body of evidence, however, that suggests animals, both as pets and therapy partners, can help mitigate people''s stress levels.This book showcases a rich collection of research papers from <i>Human-Animal Interactions</i>. It highlights research pertaining to pets as well as animal-assisted therapy in both school and professional settings. The book also includes a scene-setting introduction and wrap-up conclusion from the editor.Providing comprehensive information on the impact of animals on human stress, this book is a useful resource for anyone interested in human health or human-animal relationships.