Student essay written in en (native language: French, CEFR level: C2, field of study: Sciences humaines et sociales)

I am really interested in alternative treatments such as animal therapy, art therapy or water based therapies. I think it is important to consider different kinds of medication and manners to heal, especially when traditional ways aren't efficient. Moreover, it can improve one's relationship with therapy because it can look more attractive to create and express something through art for exemple than just sit there and talk to a complete stranger. People might not be comfortable with those types of situations, in some cultures seeking help from a professional is not considered a good thing, it's not something you should be proud about and it can push someone to just stay with their problems, traumas and insecurities. Mental health can be a touchy subject sometimes, so, alternative therapies can appear like a great solution to slowly start healing. Animal therapy is very effective, it also improves social interactions and is a very well known catalytic approach. You can work with different kinds of animals such as horses, dogs, cats as well as dolphins ! I think it offers more possibilities and diversity than conventional therapies, it can be less boring and repetitive and appears more appealing. Water based therapy is a subject which I know very little of so I'd like to dive more into it in the future.