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UNC Launches Fundraiser to Save Dog Therapy Program for Patients with Mental Illnesses

Related Topics: Dog, Therapy, Mental disorder

An innovative program at UNC using dogs to help those dealing with mental illness is at risk of being closed. Many of us know that a dog can help relieve stress at the end of a long day, but for some a dog can mean so much more. UNC PAWS is a dog therapy program used in the recovery portion of the UNC Center of Excellence in Community Mental Health. (Chapelboro.com)

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