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From ancient literature to modern fiction and research reports in
professional literature, the bond between humans and animals has
been extensively documented. Although 70% of American households
would vouch for the benefits of companion animals, the decision
about whether to implement animal-based interventions for mental
disorders is not always a simple one. Unique both for its subject
matter and for the depth of the information it provides, The Role
of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders examines
the existing evidence to support these practices as well as the
risks associated with various types of programs. This volume
combines a thorough analysis of the latest research with practical
examples and explores topics that include • Ensuring animal
welfare and well-being, with an emphasis on understanding
applicable laws and regulations • Animal-assisted crisis
interventions to prevent the onset of PTSD in individuals who have
experienced significant traumas, such as natural disasters •
Animal-assisted programs for youths at risk for mental disorders
secondary to child maltreatment or contact with the juvenile
justice system • Human-animal interaction (HAI) in specific
disorders, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, depression,
dementia, and anxiety • The application of HAIs in university
campuses, hospital settings, and psychotherapy As applicable for
trainees and residents as it is for experienced mental health
professionals, this book offers a scientifically grounded review of
extant knowledge while highlighting what is not yet known about
animal-based interventions in particular patient groups. Readers
will come away with an understanding of the role that animals can
play in mitigating psychiatric symptoms, engaging patients in
treatment, and enhancing well-being—as well as key principles and
considerations for determining whether an animal-based intervention
is appropriate for a given patient.
How Animals Help Students Learn summarizes what we know about the
impact of animals in education and synthesizes the thinking of
prominent leaders in research and practice. It's a much-needed
resource for mental-health and education professionals interested
in incorporating animals in school-based environments, one that
evaluates the efficacy of existing programs and helps move the
field toward evidence-based practice. Experts from around the world
provide concrete examples of how animals have been successfully
incorporated into classroom settings to achieve the highest level
of benefit while also ensuring the health and welfare of the
students and animals involved.
How Animals Help Students Learn summarizes what we know about the
impact of animals in education and synthesizes the thinking of
prominent leaders in research and practice. It's a much-needed
resource for mental-health and education professionals interested
in incorporating animals in school-based environments, one that
evaluates the efficacy of existing programs and helps move the
field toward evidence-based practice. Experts from around the world
provide concrete examples of how animals have been successfully
incorporated into classroom settings to achieve the highest level
of benefit while also ensuring the health and welfare of the
students and animals involved.
This book provides a multidisciplinary overview of the impact of
human-animal interaction on well-being from childhood to later
life. It presents a life course perspective to the study of
human-animal interaction, addressing concepts of family and the
role of pets therein, as well as the impact of companion animals on
child development and successful aging. This book fills a gap in
the existing literature by framing the study of human-animal
interaction, including the role of animal-assisted interventions on
well-being, in a broader social and behavioral context.
Our relationships with animals, as anyone with a beloved dog or cat
knows, can be among the most significant in our lives. But why are
we so attached to our pets? What kind of health, developmental, and
psychological impacts do animals have on us? And what practical
benefits - for animals and humans alike - can be gained from a
deeper understanding of human-animal interactions? In this volume,
a cross-disciplinary group of authors that includes behavioral
psychologists, neuroscientists, geneticists, ethicists and
veterinarians seek to understand human-animal interactions by
applying research in the neurobiology and genetics that underlie
human social functioning. Chapters describe the concepts and
methodologies that social neuroscientists use to understand human
social relationships, functioning, and the social bases of
cognition, and apply these to understanding the role of animals in
our lives. Authors present evolutionary and developmental
perspectives, and weigh the implications of human-animal
interactions research for animal welfare. Clinical applications
include animal-assisted therapies for people with disabilities,
acute or chronic health conditions, and social or emotional
difficulties. Clear and accessible, this book is intended for a
broad readership that includes clinicians, teachers, and anyone
interested in how and why animals affect us the way they do.
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