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Pets act as positive mental therapy for kids while in the hospital
Saturday, August 18, 2007
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When you, an adult, are in the hospital, it is hard enough to deal with all of the prodding and poking from the doctors and nurses, along with the constant interruptions, but for kids it can be 100 times more terrifying. As a solution, some hospitals are implementing animals as a form of mental therapy to make the kids feel more at ease. I think this is a great approach, as the patient can feel relaxed (as much as possible) for some time during their stay!
Denise, DTR, CPT-AFAA
Nutrition Specialist
It's one day at a time and that's what you need to concentrate on; each day that you do this will make you stronger for the next!
Labels: children, Mental Health
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