Barcelona

Humanity’s best friends help children at Barcelona’s clinic

City News
At the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona they use dogs to treat children with mental health problems. With over 100 years of history, the clinic is a leading public healthcare provider in Catalonia, committed to excellence in its 3 main areas: healthcare, research and teaching. Their 2-year study has shown the benefits of dog therapy. It allows to reduce 75% of emotional crises among children. This research will now study how teenagers between 13 and 17 years old react to playing with animals.