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Human Animal Partnerships and Interactions Lab

The Human-Animal Partnerships and Interactions (HAPI) Lab focuses on biopsychosocial outcomes of human-canine and human-equine interactions.

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How PTSD Service Dogs Affect Partners of Veterans

Learn how PTSD service dogs influence the emotional well-being of veterans' partners, fostering positive emotions like calmness and confidence while highlighting their broader impact on family dynamics.

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Can Pets Save Lives? How Our Furry Friends Might Help Prevent Suicide

A scoping review of 30 studies examines how pets may influence suicide risk, highlighting their potential as sources of emotional support and purpose while also noting situations where pet-related stress, loss, or barriers can increase vulnerability.

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When Therapy Horses Pass On: How Practitioners Cope and Grow

Grief and resilience in equine-assisted services are explored through a study on how practitioners cope with the death of therapy horses, offering insights and strategies for healing and support.

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