Pets and Humans
Location
Room A152
Document Type
Presentation
Type
Information Motivating Public Activism (IMPACT)
Start Date
1-5-2019 10:00 AM
End Date
1-5-2019 10:20 AM
Abstract
Pets play a valuable role in the well being and mental health of those who interact with them regularly People who interact with pets on a regular basis perform better on simple cognitive tasks than those who do not and stress levels amongst people with pets are lower when taking cognitive stress tests. Stress can negatively affect both mental and physical health. People with high levels of stress can experience restlessness, anxiety, fatigue, and depression, as well as cause stomach pains, headaches, and sleep problems. Pets are increasingly being used as forms of therapy for mental health problems, and show promise of becoming new and effective treatment options for stress and other health issues.
Pets and Humans
Room A152
Pets play a valuable role in the well being and mental health of those who interact with them regularly People who interact with pets on a regular basis perform better on simple cognitive tasks than those who do not and stress levels amongst people with pets are lower when taking cognitive stress tests. Stress can negatively affect both mental and physical health. People with high levels of stress can experience restlessness, anxiety, fatigue, and depression, as well as cause stomach pains, headaches, and sleep problems. Pets are increasingly being used as forms of therapy for mental health problems, and show promise of becoming new and effective treatment options for stress and other health issues.