The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders Matthew S. Holland Julio Valle-Castillo

Julio Valle-Castillo

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The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders Matthew S. Holland Julio Valle-CastilloFrom 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