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The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders Matthew S. Holland and along the wayFrom ancient literature to modern fiction and research reports in professional literature, the bond between humans and animals has been extensively documented. Although 70% of American households would vouch for the benefits of companion animals, the decision about whether to implement animal based interventions for mental disorders is not always a simple one. Unique both for its subject matter and for the depth of the information it provides, The