 "The Capital Times (Madison, WI)")
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FARM ANIMALS ARE GOOD THERAPY.(METRO)
From:
The Capital Times (Madison, WI)
| Date:
April 12, 2008| Author:
Weier, Anita
| COPYRIGHT 2008 Capital Newspapers. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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Byline: ANITA WEIER The Capital Times
Staying down on the farm just might help people with mental illness.
A study by Norwegian researchers found that farm animals can provide therapy for those with long-lasting psychiatric symptoms.
Sixty patients with schizophrenia, affective disorders, anxiety and personality disorders spent three hours, twice a week during a 12-week period working with farm animals.
Before and after tests showed that...
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