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Therapy Dogs & Animals
Providing emotional support, companionship and relief from symptoms related to mental and physical disabilities/illnesses. -
What to know about animal therapy
Animal therapy or pet therapy refers to the use of animals as a way to help people cope with and recover from some physical and mental health conditions.
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Animal Therapy in Australia
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), also known as Pet Therapy is an alternative or complementary type of therapy that includes the use of animals in a psychotherapy treatment based upon building a bond with an animal through interaction and play.
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Can Any Animal Be a Therapy Animal?
Dogs once cornered the market on being therapy pets, but now bunnies, pigs – even llamas – are making their way into the laps and hearts of people with a range of conditions. But experts say some animals are more therapeutic than others.
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Helping someone else
Support from friends, family and health professionals, plays a significant role in the recovery process of someone experiencing a mental health issue.
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What is mental health?
According to the World Health Organization, however, mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.”
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HelpingMinds®
HelpingMinds® offers free support to the family and friends of people living with mental health challenges across WA.
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Supporting someone with a mental health issue
If someone you know is affected by a mental health issue, support from friends, family and health professionals plays a significant role in their coping and recovery process. You can make a big difference through small gestures, like listening, keeping in touch and showing you care.
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About mental health
Mental health has a huge impact on every aspect of people's lives. It affects behaviour, physical health, work and relationships, as well as the people around them.
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Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
The Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission aims to support a million Australians with mental health issues access new approaches to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
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Black Dog Institute
[Researching to find ways] to change the way that people across Australia and the world manage and prevent mental health issues.