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Animals and Wellbeing

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This course will look at how animals have changed to be able to live around humans, whether animals can think, feel and understand emotions, and the bond between humans and animals. It will talk about the ways animals can affect people’s lives and even help their mental health recovery.

The time this course will take is only a guess as everyone is different. If you want a break, you can leave the course and come back at any time and it will save where you got up to.

About the course

This course is for learning only. It does not provide therapy, medical advice, or professional support. If you need urgent help for your mental health ring 111 or get help from NHS 111 online. If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now.

Course updated: February 2025

Course Content

Introduction to the ‘Animals and Wellbeing’ course
Domestication of dogs and cats 1 Topic
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Pets 3 Topics
Ways to be around animals if you don’t have a pet
Animals in nature and their impact on our wellbeing
Working animals and what they can offer 2 Topics
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Stories of amazing animals
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