Human-Animal Bond Generated in a Brief Animal-Assisted Therapy Intervention in Adolescents with Mental Health Disorders.

Maylos Rodrigo-ClaverolMarta Manuel-CanalsLuis Lucio Lobato-RincónNatalia Rodriguez-CriadoMaite Roman-CasenaveElisabet Musull-DulcetEsther Rodrigo-ClaverolJosep PifarréYvette Miró-Bernaus

Published in: Animals : an open access journal from MDPI (2023)

The results obtained make it possible to affirm that a short period of time is enough to establish a good HAB between patients and therapy dogs. This study aims to contribute to the study of non-pharmacological interventions as a complement to pharmacological treatments in adolescents with mental health disorders.

Keyphrases

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