Social robots are efficacious and effective for children with autism, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in ...

You hear a lot these days about dogs who alleviate Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, horses who cure kids with ADHD, and dolphins who can relieve depression. These and other forms of Animal Assisted ...

Thee Lazy Acre Animal Assisted Services, a Gilbert nonprofit known for its miniature therapy horses, is launching its first ...

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a clinical modality in which qualified healthcare providers, acting within their professional scope of practice, leverage the principles of the human-animal bond to ...

What if behavioral and mental health afflictions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism could be treated with cute, docile animals? At a nature and animal therapy-based farm in Toone, Tennessee, ...

Lifeline Connections is taking its therapy practices to the arena. The Vancouver organization — which provides mental health and addiction services — added animal-assisted therapy to its stable of ...

Living with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, including intense mood swings and difficulty maintaining stability. While traditional treatments are essential, there is growing recognition of ...

As National Llama Day arrives on December 9, 2025, it’s the perfect moment to recognize an unexpected yet rapidly growing force in the world of emotional healing: llamas. With their calm demeanor, ...