Cat cuddles might seem therapeutic, but a study suggests this could have adverse mental health effects down the road. The study researcher and a psychologist weighed in on the findings.
Cuddling with a cat or kitten might seem therapeutic, but a new study suggests contact with these animals could have adverse mental health effects down the road. Research published in Schizophrenia Bulletin found that people who are exposed to cats may have more than double the chances of developing schizophrenia and other similar mental disorders later in life.
The study data was pulled from several databases, including Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science and other publications. All the studies focused on participants who owned cats in their first 25 years of life and experienced schizophrenia-related outcomes, according to the researchers. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects a person’s thoughts, behaviors and feelings, as defined by the National Institute of Mental Health.
The study did have some limitations, McGrath acknowledged. 'While observational epidemiology cannot prove this link, this topic warrants further, more detailed research,' he said. 'I was disappointed that there were not more highly quality — i.e., more rigorous — studies in our review.' 'Schizophrenia is an incredibly complex disorder, and this study identifies one potential risk factor that needs to be understood in a broader context.
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