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A Suicide Support Resource for Veterinary Workplaces
Every September, during there is a grim reminder about the suicide rate in the veterinary profession: Nearly 400 veterinarians died by suicide between 1979 and 2015, according to the CDC.
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The Pursuit of Happiness
Job satisfaction is a combination of recognition, communication, and reconciliation.
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Lasting in the Veterinary Profession
The acronym L.A.S.T. — which stands for Listen, Accept, Seek, and Test — can be a helpful tool to recenter yourself during times of stress and fatigue.
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Suicide: Our Professional Crisis
As awareness of the mental health crisis in veterinary medicine rises, some veterinarians have taken action to protect their colleagues and develop programs to address the issue of suicide head on.
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Stamp Out Burnout
As we grow older in life and in this profession, we may feel it is acceptable or inevitable to feel mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted.
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The Cost of Caring Too Much?
Veterinarians are in the unique and challenging position of balancing the medical needs of their patients with the financial needs of their clients. The strength of the human-animal bond can lead to emotionally charged conversations between pet owners and veterinarians, especially when finances are limited and decisions about care become life-or-death.
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Loneliness, Pets, and the Role of Vets
We know pets can help fight loneliness and social isolation, but what is the role of veterinarians? Read more about the veterinarians' role in the human-animal bond with both companion animals and service animals.
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Focus on Your Wellbeing at VMX 2020!
The NAVC wants to help promote and support the the interconnectedness of your mind, heart, and body at VMX 2020.
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Are We Doing Enough to Support Colleagues at Risk for Suicide?
Being able to recognize and respond to indications that someone is thinking of suicide can help avert a death by suicide.
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Poll: Has Compassion Fatigue Ever Made You Consider Leaving the Profession?
Supplied from a Facebook poll by our veterinarian audience, 71% of voters considered leaving the profession due to compassion fatigue.