2023-11-06 16:54:40
Human beings go through situations of various kinds throughout their lives, many of them with outcomes of high emotional impact, whether positive or negative. For example, birthdays, where another year of life is celebrated and most people usually visit, greet or wish health and life to those they know; These events become relevant and joyful moments.
School life, whether at the university or in the academy in general, sets important guidelines in the professional development of people. Here, education is enhanced to acquire knowledge and face life’s challenges. Performance in the sporting field usually shows a progressive improvement, testing physical abilities and allowing enjoyment through play, which leads to the release of pleasure neurotransmitters, thus reducing stress and improving quality of life. In addition, it activates resilience as an adaptation mechanism to victorious or defeated situations.
Grief over the death of a person is an unwanted or unexpected moment, but it must be faced with the aim of not affecting people’s mental health. This is often a challenge, but with counseling it can best be addressed. The absence of a loved one may never be completely recovered, but a good direction of the life plan can reduce the impact or emotional fall of the person.
Romantic relationships, with their breakups, can also be moments in which spirits can decline, creating days, weeks or even months of loneliness and the desire to avoid contact with the world. Illnesses are also stages in which our mental strength can be altered. Recovery following surgery can take much longer than one assumes, and the prognosis during rehabilitation is a valuable piece of information.
So we might list many other situations that might come to mind at this time. The point is how we can face these situations, often with the support of friends, professionals or family, to keep our mood and mental health unchanged.
Given the growing attention to dogs as animals of great help to humans, I tell you how they can have a positive impact on mental and emotional health in various ways:
They help reduce stress when we interact with them, releasing more endorphins and reducing cortisol levels. They provide emotional companionship at all times, especially for those who feel lonely or isolated. They encourage greater movement when we walk with them, which is positive for health.They facilitate greater social interaction with other dog owners and animal lovers.They help increase self-esteem by offering unconditional love.They help relieve depression and anxiety, providing comfort and distraction to people facing these problems. They provide support to people with some type of disability, improving their mood in difficult or more complex situations, such as dogs that accompany patients with ophthalmological or hearing problems, for example.
It is important to note that if someone is considering having a dog for psychological support, they must ensure that they are ready to take on the responsibility of caring for a pet, as they require time, attention and proper care. In cases of specific mental health issues, professionally led animal-assisted therapy may be the best option.
Finally, it is essential to consider that the breed of each dog must adapt to the environment in which they will live so that the interaction with people, whether children or adults, is optimal and fulfills its purpose. I invite you to share your questions, comments or photos related to this article on WhatsApp 981179336 to help you and learn more regarding your therapeutic animals.
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