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The Skinny on Emotional Support Animals

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  When it comes to mental health, you can never do too much to take care of yourself. As we have become more aware of a wide range of mental health disorders, we have also made major strides in treating them. In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of emotional support animals or ESAs, and there are many good reasons for it.   Dogs are some of the most common support animals, and they have proven to have myriad benefits for those suffering from a variety of disorders. An ESA is an animal that does not have to have specific training under the Fair Housing Act, which entitles individuals who have been prescribed them with certain housing accommodations under the law. (The U.S. Department of Transportation no longer recognizes ESAs as service animals based on the Service Animal Final Rule).     What is an Emotional Support Animal? An ESA, is an animal that can be used to help provide relief for those who suffer from mental and emotional issues. Anxiety and dep