Improving mental health with pets at work

Abstract

The article deals with the prоblem of the health and mood-boosting benefits of pets and the benefits of a pet-friendly workplace. The authors of the article examined and analyzed the problem of mental health and its connection with pets and pet-friendly offices. Studies continue to show that allowing employees to bring their pets to work is good business because it’s good for employee morale, and that’s good for the bottom line. Many companies see the value in coworker bonding and create team building outings and exercises. People who are able to bond and get along are able to collaborate more effectively and essentially are more productive. Resilience is a major weapon in the fight against mental illness. One of the best ways to build resilience is to identify and support those things in our lives that revitalize us. For many people, pets provide significant emotional support and joy. Smart business leaders would do well to be mindful of this resource and create pet-friendly workplaces for their employees who need it. Many people feel stress at work. Research shows that just patting a pet can ease stress and reduce your blood pressure. Even watching fish swimming in an aquarium reduces stress. It can also help you relax and practice mindfulness. Many people feel stress. Research shows that just patting a pet can ease stress and reduce your blood pressure. Even watching fish swimming in an aquarium reduces stress. It can also help you relax and practice mindfulness. Pet ownership can improve cardiovascular health, decrease stress, and lower blood pressure. Pets can also reduce loneliness, a critical factor in mental health, and many chronic health conditions. Animal-assisted interventions can play an especially important role for those facing severe mental and physical health conditions. Innovative companies such as Google, Sales force, Etsy, and Amazon playfully embrace the role of pets in the workplace. Dogowning Googlers are called Dooglers, and the company’s corporate code of conduct explicitly welcomes pets.