Paws for Mental Health (PMH) is a student-led org at UC Berkeley that promotes mental health awareness through canine companions. Members bring local dogs to campus for regular tabling sessions at Sproul Plaza, organize events like Puppy Polaroids, Barktober Fest, and Dog Art Therapy, and collaborate with other student orgs. PMH also produces a free monthly newsletter with mental health articles, research, interviews, puzzles, and dog photos.
2016
Year founded, in fall
Events They Host
Tabling sessions at Sproul Plaza
Regular weekday tabling sessions where students can relax with friendly dogs at Sproul Plaza. PMH is out on campus every weekday.
Puppy Polaroids
A recurring club event where students can get polaroid photos with PMH dogs.
Barktober Fest
A recurring fall event hosted by PMH.
Dog Art Therapy
An art therapy event involving dogs, hosted by PMH.
Community de-stress events
De-stress events open to the broader Berkeley community, not just students.
PMH x Victory Point Game Night
A collaboration event with Victory Point, a board game cafe.
Collaboration with ASLA at Berkeley
A joint event with ASLA at Berkeley, open to the public, held in SOCS 60 from 8-9pm.