Feeling lonely, does keeping a pet really work?
Scientists have long known about the Pet Effect on people's mental health and quality of life, and have conducted a number of studies on the Effect. Australian researchers conducted a study of 92 cat owners and 70 people without pets to determine the relationship between their mental health and pet ownership rates. The findings suggest that cat owners do have higher levels of mental health than people without pets. On questionnaires, cat owners reported feeling happier, more confident and less nervous. They also sleep better and focus better. Owning a cat can also be good for kids. A survey of 2,262 children aged between 11 and 15 in Scotland. Researchers have found that children who have a strong bond with cats have a better quality of life. The stronger a child's attachment to their cat, the more likely they are to be healthy, energetic, focused, and less sad and lonely. Cat Protection UK conducted a 2011 study of 621 people aged between 26 and 55 on the Mental Health Foundation's website. Half of the respondents admitted to having a current mental health problem. The survey found that 87 percent of people who own a cat believe it has had a positive effect on their lives; Seventy-six percent of people think their cat's company makes them better at life; A third of those surveyed said petting a cat was a calming and rewarding activity. Cats don't just have a positive effect on the mental health of their owners, research has found that cloud cats also have a positive effect on mood. Feelings of loneliness, sadness and anxiety were reduced and feelings of happiness and satisfaction increased after watching cat videos or pictures. There are many domestic and international studies on the effects of cats on the mental health of owners, but only a few are listed here for space reasons. Taken together, cats have a positive impact on the mental health of people of all ages. In the treatment of depression, anxiety, adhd, autism, relieve loneliness, improve social skills and other aspects have a certain effect. In foreign countries, cats are also widely used as auxiliary therapeutic animals.