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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Suggested Articles
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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