The role of companion animals in the treatment of mental disorders / edited by Nancy R. Gee, Lisa Townsend and Robert L. Findling

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Computer fileLanguage: English Publication details: Washington, DC : American Psychiatric Pub, 2023Description: 1 online resource (316, pages) : color illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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9781615374564 (e-book)

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RC489 P47 R65 2023

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1. Introduction -- 2. A working partnership between clinicians and therapy dogs in the treatment of mental disorders -- 3. Roles of animals with individuals who have mental illness -- 4. Companion animals in crisis intervention -- 5. Companion animals in the treatment of at-risk and adjudicated youth -- 6. Companion animals in the treatment of ADHD -- 7. Companion animals in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder -- 8. Companion animals in the treatment of depressive disorders -- 9. Companion animals in the treatment of stress and anxiety -- 10. Companion animals in the treatment of PTSD -- 11. Companion animals in the treatment of serious mental illness -- 12. Companion animals assisting patients in hospice -- 13. Companion animals in the treatment of dementia and aging-related concerns --14. Animal-assisted interventions for improving the mental health and academic performance of university students -- 15. Dog visitation programs in hospitals -- 16. Animal-assisted therapy in psychotherapy -- 17. Take-home messages

Summary: "Offering a scientifically grounded review of the latest research complemented by practical examples, The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders examines the existing evidence to support animal-based interventions for mental disorders as well as the risks associated with various types of programs. This robust volume features detailed discussion of topics that include human-animal interactions in specific patient populations and settings, as well as best practices for ensuring animal welfare and well-being with an emphasis on understanding applicable laws and regulations. Readers will come away with an understanding of the role that animals can play in mitigating psychiatric symptoms, engaging patients in treatment, and enhancing well-being-as well as key principles and considerations for determining whether an animal-based intervention is appropriate for a given patient"-- Provided by publisher.

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1. Introduction -- 2. A working partnership between clinicians and therapy dogs in the treatment of mental disorders -- 3. Roles of animals with individuals who have mental illness -- 4. Companion animals in crisis intervention --
5. Companion animals in the treatment of at-risk and adjudicated youth -- 6. Companion animals in the treatment of ADHD -- 7. Companion animals in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder -- 8. Companion animals in the treatment of depressive disorders -- 9. Companion animals in the treatment of stress and anxiety -- 10. Companion animals in the treatment of PTSD -- 11. Companion animals in the treatment of serious mental illness -- 12. Companion animals assisting patients in hospice -- 13. Companion animals in the treatment of dementia and aging-related concerns --14. Animal-assisted interventions for improving the mental health and academic performance of university students --
15. Dog visitation programs in hospitals -- 16. Animal-assisted therapy in psychotherapy -- 17. Take-home messages

"Offering a scientifically grounded review of the latest research complemented by practical examples, The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders examines the existing evidence to support animal-based interventions for mental disorders as well as the risks associated with various types of programs. This robust volume features detailed discussion of topics that include human-animal interactions in specific patient populations and settings, as well as best practices for ensuring animal welfare and well-being with an emphasis on understanding applicable laws and regulations. Readers will come away with an understanding of the role that animals can play in mitigating psychiatric symptoms, engaging patients in treatment, and enhancing well-being-as well as key principles and considerations for determining whether an animal-based intervention is appropriate for a given patient"-- Provided by publisher.

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