Equine therapy: How horses are helping teens' mental health | ITV News

Hundreds of teenagers battling mental health issues are using a novel method to learn to cope - by working with horses.

The charity Strength and Learning Through Horses is seeing soaring demand for its Equine Therapy sessions, which uses horses as a tool to help young people develop communication and teamwork skills.

Their alternative approach has helped youngsters engage better in class, cope with stress and express their emotions.