A Helping Paw: The Impact of Therapy Dogs on College Student's Stress

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Abstract This paper examined the effect of therapy dog intervention in reducing self-reported stress levels among college students. The sample comprised 22 students at Arizona State University, predominantly honors students from Barrett, The Honors College. Participants were randomly assigned to…

Abstract This paper examined the effect of therapy dog intervention in reducing self-reported stress levels among college students. The sample comprised 22 students at Arizona State University, predominantly honors students from Barrett, The Honors College. Participants were randomly assigned to interact with either Beau, a golden retriever, or Charlie, a black lab for 30 minutes. Participants completed pre- and post-test stress surveys adapted from the Perceived Stress Scale (Roberti et. al., 2000). Data analysis revealed a significant decrease in stress levels post-therapy dog intervention, with an average reduction of 41.42%. These findings suggest that therapy dog interventions hold promise as a stress reduction strategy for college students, especially honors college students. Despite limitations such as small sample size, gender imbalance, and the use of group averages, the information this study provides may provide insight into the direction of future research. Future research done with larger sample sizes, individualized assessments, and sample sizes consisting of only honors students is warranted to explore this causality.
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2024-05
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Mind and Body: Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy

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Psychedelics have sparked widespread interest as they offer a potential new form of therapeutic treatment. This thesis paper explores the current and upcoming psychedelics that are being researched for their use in a therapeutic setting. The main substances discussed are…

Psychedelics have sparked widespread interest as they offer a potential new form of therapeutic treatment. This thesis paper explores the current and upcoming psychedelics that are being researched for their use in a therapeutic setting. The main substances discussed are lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy/molly/MDMA), and ketamine (esketamine). This paper also discusses the mechanism of action for each drug and the underlying research that has been found to support the ethical use of these substances alongside talk therapy

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2023-05
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The Impact of Social Media on Anxiety Issues

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Social media has become a prominent part of people’s life worldwide. It allows for easy communication and connection between family, friends, and even complete strangers. It has provided for an increased global interconnectedness and allows people to form new relationships.…

Social media has become a prominent part of people’s life worldwide. It allows for easy communication and connection between family, friends, and even complete strangers. It has provided for an increased global interconnectedness and allows people to form new relationships. Despite these positives, there are also negative effects of social media, including its danger to mental health. With increased social media use, it is possible to develop an addiction, similar to any substance addiction. People may also experience various mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety disorders. The purpose of this review was to identify a clear relationship between social media use and the development of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders is a general term, encompassing the different types, but the main types focused on in this review are generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety. This review also incorporates information on age in order to clarify if certain age groups are more affected by social media use than others.

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2023-05
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