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Just 3 minutes with a mini horse or donkey improves teens’ moods, study says

Thursday, September 17, 2026


Researchers found that teenagers who spent three minutes interacting with miniature horses or donkeys reported decreased anxiety, sadness, and loneliness, along with increased calmness, according to a study on the effects of brief animal contact on adolescent mental health.

Original reporting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/09/17/just-3-minutes-with-mini-horse-or-donkey-improves-teens-moods-study-says/

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