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Recommended Reading: The Power of Pets

2/17/2018

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Depression & the Power of Pets

Struggling with a mood disorder?  Research shows us that owning a pet can boost your self-esteem, improve your fitness and physical health, encourage you to be more outgoing, and offer social companionship, which will make you feel less isolated or lonely.*  In short, life with a pet may leave you happier and healthier.

This article from Hope to Cope highlights some of the practical perks of pet ownership - for example, the responsibility of caring for a pet's needs may get you out of bed in the morning - as well as many of the less tangible benefits.  Read more information by following the link below.


The Power of Pets

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Source: Psychology Today
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Recommended Reading: Tools for Problem Solving

2/2/2018

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Stress, frustration and conflict can be major triggers for depression and anxiety, and leave us feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and unsure of how to move forward.

This article from Esperanza magazine offers several tools and suggestions to help you handle conflict, solve problems,  and manage your mood disorder.  Get the details and read the full article by following the link below.

Depression & Tools for Problem Solving

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