Americans’ Pets Offer Mental Health Support to Their Owners, 1 out of 5 Pet Owners Has an Emotional Support Animal
Eighty-four percent of pet owners say that their pets have a mostly positive impact on their mental health, similar to last year’s polling on the topic.
- Eighty-four percent of pet owners say that their pets have a mostly positive impact on their mental health, similar to last year’s polling on the topic.
- “It’s easy to overlook the role of pets when we’re talking about mental health,” said APA President Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A.
- “From offering companionship and unconditional love to reducing stress and anxiety, pets can be invaluable sources of comfort and support.
- One in five (18%) of those with pets said one or more of their pets was certified as an emotional support animal.