There is no one-size-fits-all solution to managing the symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses. Some seek therapy while others use prescribed medicine from a family doctor. Still, others turn to the age-old comfort of man’s best friend.

Human's best friend is capable of far more than providing simple companionship. Due to their heightened senses and a disposition for training, dogs can change lives for many types of people. In particular, the lives of people with disabilities have seen significant improvements thanks to the work of service dogs. From aiding the blind in walking to assisting the person with epilepsy with seizure prevention, service dogs save lives.

No law requires your Emotional Support Animal (ESA), to wear identifying clothes when they're out with you in public. The only legal requirement for your ESA is having a prescription letter from a qualified therapist or mental health professional. Having this means your furry friend can travel and live with you following federal laws.

Whether an ESA is allowed in a public space depends on the situation. Parks, sidewalks, and other publicly owned outdoor areas have no restrictions against emotional support animals

Emotional support animals, commonly abbreviated at ESA's, provide an important service for millions of Americans. They offer therapeutic benefits in the form of emotional support. Emotional support animals provide love and affection to their owners to combat conditions, including anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.