The role of companion animals in the treatment of mental disorders

February 1, 2023

Congratulation to CHAI's Director, CHAI's Clinical and Research Associate, and to the chair of VCU's Department of Psychiatry on the publication of their most recent book!  The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders is the first book of its kind that is published by the American Psychiatric Association!

Gee, N.R., Townsend, L., & Findling, R. (Eds). (2023). The role of companion animals in the treatment of mental disorders. American Psychiatric Association. 

All of the editors for this book have donated their royalties to the Center for Human-Animal Animal Interaction; every purchase supports CHAI and Dogs on Call!  Copies are available for purchase from several major book sellers, including that you can purchase directly from the American Psychiatric Association using this link: https://www.appi.org/Products/General-Interest/Role-of-Companion-Animals-in-the-Treatment-of-Ment