Human Animal Partnerships and Interactions Lab
The Human-Animal Partnerships and Interactions (HAPI) Lab focuses on biopsychosocial outcomes of human-canine and human-equine interactions.
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How Service Dogs Impact the Stress Response in Veterans with PTSD
Learn how service dogs may improve the stress response in veterans with PTSD by enhancing the cortisol awakening response, offering both emotional and physiological benefits.
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The Role of Pets in Managing Pandemic Uncertainty
Discover how pets became essential emotional lifelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering comfort, routine, and stress relief amidst unprecedented uncertainty.
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Paws at Work: Can Pets Make the Office a Happier Place?
A systematic review of 20 studies explores how pets in the workplace can reduce stress, support mental wellbeing, and boost social connection and engagement—while also highlighting challenges like allergies, distractions, and the need for clear, animal-friendly guidelines.
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