This paper will explore the effects of animal-assisted therapy on mental health. It will examine the potential benefits of animal-assisted therapy, such as improved mood, reduced stress, and increased social interaction. It will also discuss the potential risks associated with animal-assisted therapy, such as the spread
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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is an alternative or complementary type of therapy that includes the use of animals in a treatment. The goal of this animal-assisted intervention is to improve a patient's social, emotional, or cognitive functioning. Studies have documented some positive effects of the therapy on subjective self-rating scales and on objective physiological measures such as blood pressure and hormone levels.