World Animal Day aims to raise awareness about animal welfare and remind us that:

Protecting animals means protecting our mental health.

Psychological research shows that interacting with animals reduces stress hormones and boosts oxytocin, creating feelings of safety and happiness.

Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) are evidence-based and have been shown to promote mental well-being and alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Let’s work together to build a society rooted in empathy and compassion—because every life deserves kindness.

Psychology Insights:

✔️ Pet interaction → Lowers stress, boosts happiness

✔️ Animal companionship → Reduces loneliness and anxiety

✔️ Caring for animals → Builds empathy and strengthens relationships

What can you do?

✔️ Adopt, don’t shop: Give a stray a loving home

✔️ Spend 10 minutes daily with your pet

✔️ Support cruelty-free brands

✔️ Practice empathy—start with animals

Every small choice protects mental health and life.

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✅ 參考資料：

American Psychological Association (APA)

Courtesy of The Hong Kong Psychological Society , The Division of Counselling Psychology.

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