Happy Caturday! Did you know animals can help depression and decrease anxiety? My cat Jr Mint definitely helps my #mentalhealth. He even gives me hi-fives 😊
Here are some articles noting the positive effects of animals on mental health:
Pets and Mental Health by The Mental Health Association
Science Says Your Pet Is Good for Your Mental Health by Time Magazine
Pets Help People Manage The Pain Of Serious Mental Illness by Erin Ross on npr.org
It’s official: Pets benefit our mental health by Ana Sandoiu on MedicalNewsToday.com
#mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #depression #depressionawareness #depressionhelp #anxiety #anxietyrelief #anxietyawareness #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catstagram #adoptdontshop #livingthefivlife
Grace The Nurse 
I have read up on this and I am working on getting a licensed anxiety dog (like a service dog) so that the dog can help me when I am out in public. I suffer from social anxiety.
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Thank you for your comment! I’m glad you’re applying for a licensed anxiety dog. I do hope you will be allowed to have one. I think support animals are amazing. I’ve met many patients whose support animal greatly decreased anxiety, and I hope it can help you too. I’m fact, places such as hospitals, airports, and jails are allowing interaction with support pets due to their positive effects on mental health.
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I have heard that, thank you for the clarification.
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