Cat lovers may adore their furry companions- but could living with a cat influence your mental health? A growing body of scientific research hints at a surprising connection: cat exposure might double the risk of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders later in life. While this doesn’t mean cats cause mental illness, the findings have sparked curiosity and caution among researchers and pet parents alike.

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New findings raise concerns

A large analysis by experts at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research examined more than 17 studies conducted over four decades in 11 countries, including the US and UK. According to the results published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, individua

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