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How Pets are Helpful in Improving Mental Health Problems of People š¹ Friendly Pets For People š | Pets Info Plus Pets make excellent companions, they're also good for your physical and mental health. However, if you are struggling to look after yourself, talk to your doctor before you take on caring for a pet. Subscribe Our Channel: Ā Ā Ā /Ā @petsinfoplus7577Ā Ā -- WATCH SOME MORE VIDEOS: -- 1.ā¶ļø 10 Essential Dog Training Tricks & Tips: Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā HowĀ ToĀ DoĀ BasicĀ DogĀ TrainingĀ šĀ 10Ā Essentia...Ā Ā 2.ā¶ļø Top 100 Best Male Dog Names: Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā TopĀ 100Ā BestĀ MaleĀ DogĀ NamesĀ šĀ MostĀ Popular...Ā Ā 3.ā¶ļø Top 10 Most Exotic Pets in the World: Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā TopĀ 10Ā MostĀ ExoticĀ PetsĀ inĀ theĀ WorldĀ šĀ Rar...Ā Ā 4.ā¶ļø 5 Best Working Dog Breeds: Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā 5Ā BestĀ WorkingĀ DogĀ BreedsĀ šĀ TopĀ WorkingĀ Do...Ā Ā If you want to share your pet's videos, drop an email and we will feature you too! Enjoy Watching! #PetsInfoPlus #MoodBoostingPets #PetAnimals --- Transcription --- š¾ Pets reduce stress Many people feel stress. Research shows that just patting a pet can ease stress and reduce your blood pressure. Even watching fish swimming in an aquarium reduces stress. It can also help you relax and practice mindfulness. š¾ Pets provide companionship Pets can be affectionate, accepting, loyal, honest and consistent. If you feel isolated with little support, a pet can help reduce your loneliness. š¾ Pets fulfill the human need to touch Most people feel better when they have physical contact with others. Simply patting a pet can lower your heart rate. š¾ Pets require routine and organization Most pets require a routine of feeding, cleaning and exercise. This can give you purpose and motivation which can help your self-esteem, wellbeing and mental health. š¾ Pets provide a sense of purpose A pet can provide you with a sense of purpose, which helps improve mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. If you have a pet, you are never alone and you are also responsible for looking after them. š¾ Pets increase your social interaction Pets create opportunities for better social interaction, especially if you join an animal club or attend pet shows. Going to pet-friendly events, beaches or parks can also help increase your social network. You could make new friends just by taking your dog for a walk or waiting at the vet, due to the shared interest in your pets. If you have a fear of social situations, or social phobia, a pet can help with slowly introducing you to other people who also have pets and enhance your mental health. š¾ Pets improve your fitness (dog owners) If you own a dog, they need regular walks, and this exercise is good for you too. Exercise, like walking, has many benefits for your mental health and wellbeing. You can also use the time walking your dog to improve your fitness and make the most of the outdoors to help you further develop mindfulness and relaxation. Studies have shown that dog ownership is linked with a lower risk of death over the long term, which is possibly due to a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you have a fear of social situations, or social phobia, a pet can help with slowly introducing you to other people who also have pets and enhance your mental health. If you are considering getting a pet, Reach Out suggests you should think carefully about whether you can look after a pet. š¾ Mental Health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets š¾ --- š Acknowledgments š --- This presentation contains images that were used under a Creative Commons License. Click here to see the full list of images and attributions: https://link.attribute.to/cc/800363 License: Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://www.youtube.com/t/creative_co...