https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc Impact of Service Animals on the Mental Health of Their Handlers en-us 2020-10-19 11:55:20 UTC 2020-10-19 14:52:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f415.png emily_rose_allen https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/840633170
"A recent study, led by the Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, shows how service dogs can have measurable positive effects on the health and wellbeing of individuals with physical disabilities."

Source: Study/Article
Researcher: Kerri Rodriguez and Maggie O’Haire
Value: from a credible school, describes impacts of service dogs, discusses mental impact on both those with physical health and mental health challenges]]> 2020-10-19 12:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/840633170 emily_rose_allen https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/840639869
"Qualitative studies illuminated the intensiveness of connectivity people with companion animals reported, and the multi-faceted ways in which pets contributed to the work associated with managing a mental health condition, particularly in times of crisis."

Source: Multi-Study Review
Researchers: Helen Louise Brooks, Kelly Rushton, Karina Lovell, Penny Bee, Lauren Walker, Laura Grant, Anne Rogers
Value: offers various perspectives (pros and cons) of support animals, offers research from many different studies, includes both qualitative and quantitative research ]]> 2020-10-19 12:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/840639869 emily_rose_allen https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/840648922
"And, only 47.18% of UCCs write official diagnosis letters in support of disability accommodations."

Source: First-hand Account
Authors: Lori R. Kogan, Karen Schaefer, Phyllis Erdman, and Regina Schoenfeld-Tacher
Value: offers first-hand accounts, specifies on the impact of service animals on students and in a learning environment, explains different ways of how they can be good/bad based on the way they're implemented ]]> 2020-10-19 12:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/840648922 emily_rose_allen https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/840658010
"A patient with an anxiety problem can takes a pill to calm down, and the effects of the drug are measurable and backed by scientific testing and research. But Younggren says there is very little evidence to scientifically support that animals ameliorate a patient's symptoms."

Source: Article
Author: Jeffrey Younggren
Value: offers a counter-claim to the regularly accepted idea, discusses the dangers of false claims about mental illness]]> 2020-10-19 12:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/840658010 emily_rose_allen https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/841121910
"These benefits include calming and relaxing, lowering anxiety, alleviating loneliness, enhancing social engagement and interaction, normalizing heart rate and blood pressure, reducing pain, reducing stress, reducing depression and increasing pleasure."

Source: Article
Author: Cynthia K. Chandler
Value: reveals an author's perspective on the matter, discusses pros and cons of emotional support animals, indicates how service animals can be greatly helpful]]> 2020-10-19 14:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/841121910 emily_rose_allen https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/841134286
"PADs can be all shapes and sizes and perform a plethora of roles that provide substantial benefits to a broad range of people."

Source: Study
Researchers: Janice Lloyd, Laura Johnston, and Julia Lewis 
Value: discusses a specific type of support animal, explains the variety of benefits these animals can contribute, provides a legitimate study]]> 2020-10-19 14:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/841134286 emily_rose_allen https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/841164987
"This study hoped to use what is already known about PTSD and apply new research questions to the existing knowledge base to help combat veterans cope, integrate, and build the resiliency they need to alleviate their symptoms, potentially through the use of service dogs. "

Source: Survey
Researcher: Colleen McLaughlin
Value: specifies a specific type of person who could use service animals, explains how service dogs can aid with PTSD, surveys genuine veterans who have first-hand experience with service dogs ]]> 2020-10-19 14:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/841164987 emily_rose_allen https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/841312936
"Having an ESA during a pandemic can help owners recalibrate their emotions and feel more reassured."

Source: study and article
Value: discusses the impact of emotional support animals during quarantine, addresses studies on the topic, is from a trusted institute]]> 2020-10-19 14:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_rose_allen/9t0z8zxbzpqcwuxc/wish/841312936