There’s a great article describing the impact of mental health inpatients having contact with animals, including an interview with one of the leading researchers on the topic, the psychiatrist Aaron Katcher.
“It’s great to learn how to care for the animals. Sharing their trust and being gentle can make your day. Seeing them content is rewarding and worthwhile.” Patient, State Hospital Scotland
“Bonding with animals is often much easier than getting people to like and trust you, so animals-as-therapy is a great first step in the rehabilitation process. Aileen Galt, State Hospital Scotland
There’s a great article describing the impact of mental health inpatients having contact with animals, including an interview with one of the leading researchers on the topic, the psychiatrist Aaron Katcher.
You might be wondering – what difference does Star Wards actually make to mental health wards? It’s a question we continuously ask ourselves, to make sure that we are having a positive impact. Well, we have over 800 wards signed up to receive our resources and, in the past, we have had Star Wards independently evaluated. A micro-summary of what our users have said is that wards who tried Star Wards ideas had:
This is not about us, it is about people like you. These improvements are down to your hard work. And you can check our newsletters for wards doing amazing things right now. So we are told we do help you make a difference – and we want to get better and be here to help you in the future. So, join up, join in and let us know your wonderful ideas – and if you can donate to us or fundraise for us, we would be delighted to hear from you. Thank you for all you do.