How Dogs Improve Mental Health in 2020
It’s no secret that pets can contribute to your happiness. Studies show that dogs reduce stress, anxiety and depression; ease loneliness; encourage exercise and improve your overall health. Especially in these uncertain times, your dog can change your mood in just seconds.
Five Ways Pets Help Your Mental Health: Working from Home
- Pets can reduce work-related stress. Studies show that pets in the workplace help reduce stress and improve employee satisfaction.
- Pets can help increase productivity. Many people are feeling anxious or struggling with mental health. Pets provide companionship and support.
- Pets help manage anxiety.
- Pets can help you be more active. Pets give us a reason to get outside, get some fresh air and get active.
- Pets provide a sense of togetherness. When pet parents see, touch, hear or talk to their companion animals, it brings a sense of goodwill, joy, nurturing and happiness.
Just playing with a dog has been shown to raise levels of the feel-good brain chemicals oxytocin and dopamine, creating positive feelings and bonding for both the person and their pet. Working from home may have you feeling stressed or unorganized, but remember to look down and see that furry face for a burst of happiness.
How has working from home been for you? Has your dog helped you through hard times? We would love to hear from you!