Paws for thought: dog therapy boosts mental health in new study
NCT ID NCT05004298
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested a program where people with serious mental illness spent time with trained therapy dogs. The goal was to see if it could help them build positive mental health habits, like feeling more connected and less anxious. Sixty adults took part, and researchers measured changes using a special questionnaire.
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Hospital De la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Barcelona, 08025, Spain
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