TY - BOOK ID - 137262441 TI - The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders AU - Gee, Nancy R. AU - Townsend, Lisa AU - Findling, Robert L. PY - 2023 SN - 9781615374564 1615374566 PB - Washington, DC : American Psychiatric Association Publishing, DB - UniCat KW - Mental illness KW - Animals KW - Mental Disorders KW - Animal Assisted Therapy KW - Therapy Animals KW - Human-Animal Interaction KW - Treatment Outcome KW - Mentally Ill Persons KW - Treatment KW - Therapeutic use KW - therapy KW - psychology KW - Therapeutic use. KW - Treatment. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:137262441 AB - Offering a scientifically grounded review of the latest research, complemented by practical examples, this book examines the existing evidence to support these practices as well as the risks associated with various types of programs. This robust volume features detailed discussion of topics that include human-animal interactions in specific patient populations and settings, as well as best practices for ensuring animal welfare and well-being, with an emphasis on understanding applicable laws and regulations. ER -