
Working with mutual respect to provide
Help, Hope and Health
for those affected by serious Mental Illness
Monday, June 1, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Topic: The Healing Power of Animals: Pet Therapy and Emotional Wellbeing
Speaker: Peter Ureste, MD, MACM, Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor, Psychiatry Residency Program Director, UC Riverside School of Medicine
This talk will explore the role of pet therapy and animal-assisted approaches in supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing. Participants will learn about the potential benefits of pet therapy. The session will also clarify the differences between pet therapy, emotional support animals, and service animals, while discussing practical ways animals can support wellbeing.
Meeting will be held online via Zoom
Meeting ID: 865 6258 7058
Passcode: 627157
Phone: (669) 900-9128
Free – All are Welcome
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Note: There are no meetings in July, August, and December.
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