Laleh Dadgardoust

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  • Course Instructor at Glendon Campus at York University, Research Assistant, PAWSitive Connections Lab, University of Saskatchewan
A neglected dog is seen at an animal cruelty investigation led by Bissell Pet Foundation in July 2023 near Newton, Miss. (Chuck Cook/AP Images for Bissell Pet Foundation)

Animal abuse often signals human abuse — should therapists be allowed to report it?

Laleh Dadgardoust, University of Saskatchewan and Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan

Given the proven link between people who commit animal abuse and human abuse, therapists who hear about violence to animals should be allowed to report it.
Les animaux de compagnie jouent un rôle de plus en plus important dans nos vies. Les professionnels de la santé mentale qui n’en tiennent pas compte risquent de manquer une occasion de bien évaluer la situation de leurs patients. (Shutterstock)

Nos relations avec nos animaux de compagnie en révèlent beaucoup sur nous. Les professionnels de la santé mentale doivent en prendre bonne note

Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan and Laleh Dadgardoust, University of Saskatchewan

Pour les professionnels de la santé mentale, explorer le rôle des animaux de compagnie dans la vie de leurs clients peut apporter des informations précieuses.
Pets increasingly play a central role in people’s lives. Mental health professionals who overlook this may be missing an opportunity to understand an important aspect of their clients’experience. (Shutterstock)

The overlooked bond: Why mental health professionals should ask questions about pets

Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan and Laleh Dadgardoust, University of Saskatchewan

For mental health professionals, exploring the role of pets in clients’ lives can offer valuable insights into their family dynamics and well-being.
There is evidence to suggest that some individuals who hurt animals likewise act violently toward women and girls. (Shutterstock)

Studying violence toward women and animals can help us develop strategies to prevent both

Laleh Dadgardoust, University of Saskatchewan; Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan, and Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan

Evidence suggests that some individuals who hurt animals likewise act violently toward women and girls. Exploring that overlap can help prevent gender-based violence and animal abuse.

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