Paris (Web Desk): An unusual and calming method is being used for treating mental illnesses at a psychiatric hospital located on the outskirts of France’s capital, Paris, where patients are given the opportunity to spend time with donkeys.
This unique medical project is being carried out at the Ville Evrard Hospital, where along with conventional treatment, patients are also included in an activity aimed at providing natural relaxation and mental peace.
Under this method, patients go for walks with donkeys, take care of them, and build an emotional bond with them, which is believed to improve their mental condition.
During recent sessions, patients spent time with several donkeys and even hugged them with affection and warmth upon departure.
A patient under treatment at the hospital said that spending time with donkeys gives them a level of peace similar to that sometimes achieved through medication, and it significantly reduces mental stress.
In this therapeutic process, each patient is assigned a specific donkey so that over time both can understand each other’s habits and temperament, forming a strong bond.
According to a nurse at the hospital, significant improvement has been observed in many patients after adopting this method, especially those who initially suffered from severe stress and physical weakness.
The administration stated that this approach is helping patients gain confidence, calmness, and mental balance, and is being used as an effective complementary therapy.