Photo: 10/9/25 -- Boston, MassachusettsDuring World Mental Health Day Resource Fair October 9 at the GSU Plaza, the therapy dogs Lottie, (top), Toshi (bottom left), and Charles were a big hit with visitors. This year's events included free and confidential mental health screenings for students, and had stations featuring representatives from various departments across campus and student organizations devoted to promoting mental health and well being. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
October 15, 2025
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Always Popular, Therapy Dogs Charm Fairgoers

Student Health Services Paws & Reset therapy dogs Lottie (clockwise from top), Charles, and Toshi were a big hit with visitors during Boston University’s World Mental Health Day Resource Fair, held October 9 on the GSU Plaza. As well as free and confidential mental health screenings for students that checked for symptoms of anxiety and depression, this year’s events had stations with representatives from various campus departments and student organizations devoted to promoting mental health and well-being. And this year, BU is expanding its mental health programming through October. Photo by Cydney Scott