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Companion animals provide emotional and social support for individuals managing mental health problems, as highlighted in recent qualitative research.
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The review identified key therapeutic mechanisms, including emotional co-regulation, safety, and trust, that support mental health management.
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Relationships with companion animals help individuals organize daily life and enhance their sense of agency through routine and responsibility.
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The perceived therapeutic value of companion animals differs from formal interventions, aligning more closely with everyday human needs.
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Companion animals serve as relational figures that facilitate identity reconstruction and meaning-making in the context of mental health.
