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On My Worst Mental Health Days, My 3 Dogs Get Me Out of Bed
Gemma Correll
June 27, 2021
I suffer from anxiety and depression. My dogs help to improve my mental — and physical — health every day. Scientists believe positive human-animal interaction is linked to a reduction of subjective psychological stress and an increase of oxytocin levels in the brain. Oxytocin is a hormone and neurotransmitter that is associated with feelings of love, trust and psychological stability. Living with pets has multiple benefits. Here are just a few that I experience every day.
