Dogs are the most popular emotional support animals, and for good reason. These loyal companions are vital for their owner’s emotional wellbeing. Learn how to make your best friend an official ESA.
Depression is often hard to spot. It can mask itself as anger or anxiety. The fatigue from depression can also disguise itself as stress or...
First and foremost, specialized training is not legally required for emotional support animals (ESAs), which makes them different from psychiatric service dogs. However, they should...
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1 in 36 children in America are diagnosed with autism. Most children are diagnosed with autism around four, though some are diagnosed as early as age 2. As these children grow up, transitioning from a school environment in [...]
Emotional Support Animal, Service Animal, or a Pet? Is a pet an emotional support animal? Although pets provide humans with companionship and affection, they are not emotional support animals (ESA). An emotional support animal is more than a pet because it serves a very therapeut [...]
Depression is often hard to spot. It can mask itself as anger or anxiety. The fatigue from depression can also disguise itself as stress or feeling sick. According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), about 17.7 million people (7.2%) in the U.S. will have a major d [...]
People living with a mental illness, whether it be anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, may find comfort when they have their pet close by. And for many a cute, playful puppy dog may be especially therapeutic. The age of the ESA does not matter as long as the hand [...]