Stories of Pets and Mental Health
Associate Professor Megan Mueller provides comments in Well + Good on how pets can help people heal.
Human-Animal Interaction
The Legacy of a Therapy Dog Named Bubba Watson
Basset Hound brought comfort and support to patients, students, families, and workers, from young to old, in his eight years as a therapy animal
Pets make us feel good. But what does the science say?
Associate professor Megan Mueller comments in the Seattle Times on research that examines the impact of having pets.
Have a Big Ol’ Case of Anxiety? Studies Say a Cat Can Help
Seana Dowling-Guyer comments in The Wildest on how being a cat owner likely benefits mental health.
The Science and Soul of Animal Companionship with Dr. Megan Mueller
Associate professor Megan Mueller spoke with podcast host Nik Tarascio regarding the complexities of the human-animal bond.
Human-Animal Interaction Advocate
Megan Mueller, Ph.D., researches and practices how humans and animals benefit from their interactions and companionship
Petting a Dog for Just a Few Minutes Can Reduce Stress and Increase Happy Hormones
People Magazine highlights a recent NPR story on how dogs reduce stress, pulling in a quote from Associate Professor Megan Mueller
Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health
Associate Professor Megan Mueller spoke with NPR on why spending time with a dog can be good for your health
Can Equine-Assisted Learning Help Students Reduce Stress?
Pioneering Cummings School research published in Journal of Veterinary Medical Education