Emotional service animals, or ESAs, help those with disabilities that may not be obvious to the naked eye, such as
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety and social phobias
- Bipolar Disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- And more.
Pets give us love, comfort and companionship, but some animals are so much more than pets. Many work as service animals, helping those suffering from a variety of physical, emotional or mental challenges in ways that medications can’t. Emotional support animals, in particular, bring therapeutic benefits that are immeasurable to those who utilize their services. Emotional service animals, or ESAs, help those with disabilities that may not be obvious to the naked eye, such as
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You fall in love with a puppy or pick out the perfect aquarium fish and bring it home to be part of your life. Even though you discover being a pet parent has its challenges, you love caring for your pets and find it enriching and rewarding. But did you know it can also be therapeutic? There’s much evidence, both anecdotal and through various studies, that show pet ownership brings a variety of health advantages that those without pets don’t experience. Read on to discover three therapeutic benefits to being a pet parent. |
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