Embracing Connection: How Companion Animals Can Help Combat Loneliness
By SCAS member, Lori Hoy.
Loneliness Awareness Week, held from 10-16 June this year, is a crucial time for reflection and action. It reminds us of the importance of human connection and the profound impact loneliness can have on our mental and physical well-being. Loneliness Awareness Week, created and hosted by the Marmalade Trust, is a week dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness across the UK (and beyond!) It’s all about creating supportive communities by having open, honest conversations about loneliness. This year’s theme is ‘Random Acts of Connection’ which “encourages everyone to increase those simple, everyday moments of connection which help us feel happier and less lonely”.
At the Society of Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), we believe that our beloved pets can play a significant role in alleviating feelings of loneliness. This week, we want to highlight how companion animals can help prevent loneliness, backed by scientific evidence, and explore how you and your pet can make a difference.
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