From: "Lisa K.V. Perry" <lisakvperry AT gmail.com>
To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [Homestead] Good news for those w/ farm animals
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:38:16 -0400
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> Caring for farm animals appears to offer a therapeutic benefit for people
> with mental illness, according to new research.
The researchers noted that work with farm animals may improve mental health
> in part because it gives a person physical contact with another living
> being. Routines that include activities like feeding, milking and caring for
> other living creatures may also promote self-esteem and confidence.