Emotional support animals’ company provides comfort for people with anxiety and other mental health disorders. Their companionship can relieve anxiety symptoms, improve mood, and help you relax. ESA presence is also believed to reduce loneliness, alleviate stress, and increase pleasure. These animals can boost your self-esteem, improve social engagement, increase your sense of purpose, and help you feel safe.

Emotional support animals can provide comfort to people who suffer from the following mental health issues:

• Mild to severe anxiety
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Phobia
• Depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Stress burnout