Associate Professor Mythily Subramaniam, assistant chairman of the medical board at the Institute of Mental Health, said animal-assisted therapy refers to structured interventions designed by a ...

SINGAPORE – In recent years, animal-assisted interventions have gained recognition in Singapore as effective tools for therapy, offering emotional and psychological benefits. Whether through the ...

WASHINGTON, USA — A study co-authored by a Washington State University professor found some cats may have the "purrfect" personality to be therapy animals. However, Human Development Professor ...

People can build emotional connections with horses. This is why the animals are also used in animal-assisted therapy. A study ...

When my dog passed away four years ago, coping with the loss was challenging. I know I am not alone. People turn to their ...

A decade after ditching his office job for farming, 64-year-old "Alpaca Joe" has found a new job for his herd of 71 woolly South American camelids: animal therapy for the elderly and people with ...

‘Mumble’ the therapy dog completed a ten month program that will help him work in different areas in the community. Mumble also went through obedience training in order to safely interact with ...

However, research consistently shows that animal companionship can provide significant benefits ... “A trained dog can provide deep pressure therapy during meltdowns, act as a social buffer in public ...

In the vast blue expanse of the ocean, a unique form of therapy is making a splash – Dolphin-Assisted Therapy. Beyond the shimmering surface of the sea, a growing body of evidence suggests that ...