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Depressed Dogs, Cats with OCD - What Animal Madness Means for Us Humans

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the fascinating world of animal mental health in this 20-minute TED talk by Laurel Braitman. Delve into the surprising similarities between human and animal psychological issues, including compulsive behaviors in bears, self-destructive tendencies in rats, and unusual friendships among monkeys. Discover how studying these animal behaviors can provide valuable insights into human mental health and coping mechanisms. Learn about the hidden complexities behind amusing animal videos and gain a deeper understanding of the emotional lives of non-human animals. Examine the implications of animal mental health research for improving both human and animal well-being.

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Depressed dogs, cats with OCD -- what animal madness means for us humans | Laurel Braitman


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