At Mayhew, we know that the companionship offered by an animal or pet goes a long way in reducing anxiety and stress, and boosting mood.

During #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek (and indeed all year round), our TheraPaws initiative raises awareness of the positive effects that interactions with a dog can have on a person, and promotes a two way process of respect, recovery and compassion between animals and humans.

Spending time with a dog is known to:

•  Improve general wellbeing Invoke a sense of safety and security, and
• Offer reassurance to those struggling with their mental health and related conditions