Having interactions with animals throughout your life is very important. It makes you less anxious because when you are around animals, it causes a decrease in the levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone). Taking care of pets also gives people more experience with caring for others. Those who live alone are much less likely to feel isolated when they have animals in their company. “My cat, Rosie, helps me with mental health a lot, especially when I’m lonely. She often sits beside me and provides me comfort,” Anacelie Gomez (10) said. It is proven that having a pet can help boost your mood overall. There are many factors of mental health that animals can assist humans with.
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