A detailed study revealed that 78% of pet owners feel encouraged by their pets to take necessary breaks from work, with half doing so daily. This insight reflects the strong bond between pets and human mental health. David Reilly from Mars Petcare emphasized the need for collaboration with mental health professionals to harness this bond effectively. In association with Calm, they plan to promote this relationship through mindfulness content, including stories and meditations that highlight how pets contribute positively to well-being. This initiative marks a significant step in recognizing pets as valuable companions in enhancing mental health.
If my dog's at daycare, I don't take a break at lunch time. But if my dog's not at daycare, somehow miraculously, I find the space to create up an hour to take my dog on a walk.
46% of people globally report their mental well-being is their number-one health priority and 56% of the population of the world has a pet.
If we can help unlock this idea that the pet could be your well-being superhero . . . then there's a real opportunity there.
We have a deep knowledge of pets and we actually have a deep knowledge of the bond between people and pets. But we aren't experts in human mental health.
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