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This section features interviews and articles in Canada and Brazil on mental health, anxiety, the human–animal bond, and pet loss.
Media Contributions in Mental Health
Much of my work focuses on the human–animal bond and how relationships with pets become part of daily routines, emotional regulation, and well-being.
I have discussed topics such as the impact of sleeping with pets on emotional and physiological aspects of sleep, as well as how pets become integrated into everyday life, in both research and media interviews, including conversations with CBC.
I have also discussed how conversations about pets can be an important part of therapy, although this is still not routinely addressed in clinical practice.
In podcast conversations, I have also explored the interplay between human mental health and pet well-being, highlighting how these relationships can provide comfort, but also involve challenges, particularly when concerns about a pet’s health become emotionally significant.
In my research, I examine how people cope with undesired pet behaviours and the impact on stress and emotional well-being, showing how these relationships are deeply embedded in people’s lives.
Media Contributions in Brazil
- Interview featured in O Globo (Brazil) discussing the emotional and physiological impact of sleeping with pets. Read here.
- Podcast Jabuticaba sem Caroço – Episode discussing mental health, the human–animal bond, and pet loss grief. Listen here
- Estado de Minas article — Published on October 2, 2025 – Interview about pet loss grief, emotional bonds with animals, and mental health impact of losing a pet. Read here
- Revista Ensino Superior article— Published on December 11, 2025 – Expert insights on cyberbullying, mental health risks, and strategies for prevention and support. Read here
- Revista AnaMaria article (Pet Loss) – Guidance on coping with pet loss grief, emotional validation, and psychological support. Read here
- Estadão article (Subscriber access)—Commentary on Lewis Hamilton’s farewell to his dog and reflections on pet grief and attachment. Read here
- Revista AnaMaria article (Children & Pets) —Discussion on emotional development in children and the role of bonds with pets. Read here
- Revista AnaMaria article (Impact of Pets) — How pets influence emotional wellbeing, routines, and psychological health. Read here
- Cães & Companhia Article (pet loss grief, guilt, emotional bonds, and pathways to growth) – Explores how the loss of a pet can involve guilt and emotional pain, while also opening space for meaning-making and psychological growth. Read here
- TV Cultura Interview (similarities between dog and owner personality, physical resemblance, and mental health impact) – Discusses research on shared traits between dogs and their owners and its relevance for emotional well-being. Watch here
