Mental Health

Welcome to our Mental Health page at PackWarriors.com! We understand that the well-being of both humans and dogs is essential for fostering a strong and harmonious bond within our packs. Here, we delve into the importance of mental health for both you and your canine companions, exploring a diverse range of articles that address emotional wellness, stress management, and ways to promote a positive state of mind. Our collection includes insightful videos, offering valuable guidance to dog owners seeking to enhance their understanding of their furry friends' mental needs. Additionally, we have curated a selection of reputable mental health resources that cater to dog owners and their canine companions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to fostering a happy and balanced pack life. Embrace the journey of mental well-being alongside your faithful companions, as we embark on a path of emotional fulfillment together.

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Table of Contents

1. Benefits Of Owning A Dog For Your Mental Health, by ICONIQ Psychology

2. Shocking Truth About Dog's Mental Health Revealed! by It's Me or The Dog

3. Dogs and mental health by News4JAX The Local Station

4. Simple Ways To Help Your Dog’s Mental Health | DOG HEALTH by Brooklyn's Corner

5. How Dogs Can Be Good For Your Mental Health by LoveYourPet

6. Peloton's Kendall Toole on Being a Dog Owner & Mental Health Journey

7. More Mental Health Resources

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Benefits Of Owning A Dog For Your Mental Health, by ICONIQ Psychology

Owning a dog has many benefits for your mental health. Studies show that pet owners have fewer cardiovascular problems, lower blood pressure and reduced cholesterol levels. Taking care of a pet reduces loneliness and helps in battling depression. Welcome to dog therapy!

Almost any type of pet is any instant cure for loneliness. Taking care of the pet gives you something to do, occupies your mind and forces you to communicate. In addition, caring for a dog day to day also makes you feel needed and gives you a purpose.

Studies indicate that 50% of pet owner view their pet as a member of their family and 25% of the participants in relationships reported that the pet is a better listener than their spouse. We need to feel loved and accepted and owning a dog will give you exactly this type of feeling. Dogs provide a sense of certainty and security that we so desire in this uncertain world.

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Shocking Truth About Dog's Mental Health Revealed! by It's Me or The Dog

Rocky has been biting guests and family members and dog training expert Victoria Stilwell thinks there may be a medical issue behind the behaviour and gets in the experts. Is there hope for this seriously ill dog, or will he be this way for the rest of his life?

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Dogs and mental health by News4JAX The Local Station

There are a lot of factors in deciding whether or not to get a new dog for the family. So if you are making a list of pros and cons, there's another pro to add to your list: a dog is good for your health.

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Simple Ways To Help Your Dog’s Mental Health | DOG HEALTH by Brooklyn's Corner

Welcome to Brooklyn's Corner. Today we'll be talking about Simple Ways To Help Your Dog’s Mental Health.

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How Dogs Can Be Good For Your Mental Health by LoveYourPet

Owning a pet has a more significant impact on your brain than you think—they bring you unconditional love and joyful companionship, But the benefits don’t stop there. In this video, we’ll discuss the ten reasons why owning a dog can improve your mental health.

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Peloton's Kendall Toole on Being a Dog Owner & Mental Health Journey

Peloton Instructor and Social Media star Kendall Toole shares her mental health journey, using her platform to motivate others, and the impact her dog has had on her mental health.

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More Mental Health Resources

How pets can help us Maintain Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness California.

(2020, August 26). NAMI California.

5 Ways Pets Help with Stress and Mental Health.

(2023, April 11). www.heart.org.American Heart Association

Americans note overwhelming positive mental health impact of their pets in new poll

(2023, March 1).psychiatry.org American Psychiatric Association

How Dogs can Help with your Mental Health.

(2022, August 24). clevelandclinic.org

Why Is Your Dog’s Mental Health Important and How To Care for It.

(2022, August 7). Newsweek.com

6 simple ways to help your dog’s mental health.

(2017, April 21). be.chewy.com

7 ways to take care of your dog’s mental health.

(2021, August 21). barkatl.com