Recently, there has been tremendous growth in the focus on mental health in K-12 education. Children nowadays face various stressors in school (academically and socially), as well as challenges from ...

Therapy dog Beacon at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on June 2 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Julio Cortez/AP) At the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials, a furry friend was on the sidelines providing comfort ...

Humans and dogs have had a special bond for centuries. Coming home from a long day to a wagging tail is bound to cheer anyone up. But dogs have proven to be so much more than just pets. Research shows ...

Talking about pets is receiving increasing attention. Over 90 percent of people in the U.S. consider their pets part of the family and, at times, silent witnesses to life's most challenging and best ...

When Tosha Tharp-Gaitanis incorporated the family pet, a French bulldog named Zoe, to help liven up the occupational therapy exercises prescribed for her son, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, it made a ...

Over 60% of U.S. colleges and universities have a pet therapy program, according to aggregate research from The Zebra. For campuses that don’t have their own programs, hosting animal visitation events ...

A new study shows the mood-boosting benefits of Buckeye Paws, a therapy dog program that many health care workers say helps reduce emotional exhaustion and improve work engagement. Therapy dogs have ...

At the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials, a furry friend was on the sidelines providing comfort and calm for the athletes. Beacon, a 4-year-old golden retriever, is a newer member of the USA Gymnastics ...