DAILY EXPRESS: Losing a pet: Thousands of Britons seek medical help for their grief

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Dr Helen Brooks, a research fellow in mental health at the University of Manchester, said: “For people with mental health difficulties pets are often their only source of support.

“They provide emotional support which is consistent and which they can rely on.

“Pets accept people for who they are and are always there.”

Period4 Jul 2017

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  • TitleLosing a pet: Thousands of Britons seek medical help for their grief
    Media name/outletDaily Express
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date4/07/17
    DescriptionDr Helen Brooks, a research fellow in mental health at the University of Manchester, said: “For people with mental health difficulties pets are often their only source of support.

    “They provide emotional support which is consistent and which they can rely on.

    “Pets accept people for who they are and are always there.”
    URLwww.express.co.uk/news/nature/824584/pet-death-loss-grief-Britain-medical-help-animal-lovers
    PersonsHelen Brooks
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Keywords

  • pets
  • psychology
  • grief
  • mental health