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Animal-Assisted Therapies for Youth with or at risk for Mental Health Problems: A Systematic Review.

Kimberly Eaton HoagwoodMary AcriMeghan MorrisseyRobin Peth-Pierce
Published in: Applied developmental science (2016)
Findings are generally promising for positive effects associated with equine therapies for autism and canine therapies for childhood trauma. The AAT research base is slim; a more focused research agenda is outlined.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • mental illness
  • intellectual disability
  • young adults
  • physical activity