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Animal Therapy - Spend some time with a therapy dog

Spending time with an animal can improve mood!

At the university we have the benefit of visiting therapy dogs. 

four students meeting a therapy dog

How can meeting a therapy dog help?

  • Spending time with a dog can release those feel good hormones, dopamine and serotonin and can help you to feel less anxious or stressed. It can lower your blood pressure and hear rate - and the dogs love a fuss so it is good for them too!
  • Animal therapy is not the same as talking therapies, which are also offered at the University, but it can improve mood, relieve stress, aid relaxation and help you connect emotionally. 

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How can I recognise a therapy dog on campus?

  • If you see the therapy dogs around campus, they have their own ID badges, and do not wear coats or harnesses like Assistance dogs.
  • If you see  the therapy dogs on campus, please do come over and have a chat, once you know it is a therapy dog you will be able to have a fuss, play, share a treat and have a chat with the owner!

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How can I book a session with a therapy dog?

Around exam and assessment times we will aim to add bookable sessions and you will be able to find information about that on our  instagram UH_Wellbeing 

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Counselling and mental health support for students

We're here to help you work through any mental health difficulties, no matter whether they relate to your academic or your personal life.

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