NAMI Western Riverside

Hope you will be able to join us!

Our next general meeting:
Monday, June 1, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Topic: The Healing Power of Animals: Pet Therapy and Emotional Wellbeing
Speakers: 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
http://bit.ly/NAMIWRC

Free – All are Welcome. Please share!

Please join us on Monday, March 2, 2026, 7 pm for a presentation on "Cultural Pride in Youth Mental Health" by guest speakers from the Department of Psychiatry at UC Riverside School of Medicine!

Our next general meeting:
Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Topic: Cultural Pride in Youth Mental Health
Speakers: Adrienne Carter, MD; Paula Mendoza, MD; Pedro Mota, MD; Psychiatry Resident Physicians, UC Riverside
This talk explores how helping children and adolescents feel proud of who they are and where they come from can support their mental health. We’ll share research, real-life experiences, and practical tools families can use to nurture cultural pride, confidence, and emotional well-being.

Meeting will be held online via Zoom
Meeting ID: 865 6258 7058
Passcode: 627157
Phone: (669) 900-9128
http://bit.ly/NAMIWRC

Free – All are Welcome. Please share!