VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy isn't mental health first-aid training mandated for veterinary leaders?September 7, 2022Even if mental health first-aid wasn’t nationally mandated training, what if each practice adopted and mandated it for themselves?
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Hero service dogs receive celeb supportSeptember 7, 2022Honoring the role service dogs play in helping America’s veterans and promoting the human-animal bond is the driving force behind a new celebrity-backed awards program.
Why every vet needs a psychotherapistAugust 12, 2022Psychotherapy, also referred to as talk therapy, is among the most underrated, and, sadly, underutilized healthcare services on offer. Not only is it widely denigrated as a service intended for exclusive use by the feeble-brained, socially maladjusted, or mentally disturbed, it can be surprisingly tough to access through traditional healthcare channels.
The benefits of peer-to-peer supportJune 21, 2022In an industry notorious for stress, isolation, and pressure, more and more veterinarians are proving the best way to cope, grow, and thrive is by connecting with peers.
Industry-led initiative prioritizes DVM mental health, wellnessApril 26, 2022Ten thousand veterinary professionals in Georgia, New York, and Texas now have improved access to mental health resources, thanks to a newly launched pilot program from VMAE.
Who is the real Marty Becker?April 11, 2022We all know, “First, Do No Harm” is part of the Hippocratic Oath, but I would like to take some literary license and expand this to, “First, Do No Harm To Thyself.”
Burnout, stress plague veterinary industry amidst pandemicFebruary 10, 2022Staff shortages, changing protocols, and long hours all contributed to increased veterinary stress and burnout amidst the pandemic.
Improving access to mental health services key to new benefitJanuary 25, 2022Supporting the mental health and wellness of the veterinary community is the goal of a newly launched benefit program by BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital.
Supporting mental health in your practiceNovember 4, 2021There has been a growing awareness of depression and the need for suicide prevention in the veterinary industry in recent years.
Brain Teaser: Compassion fatigue vs. burnoutOctober 1, 2021Compassion fatigue vs. burnout: Do you know the differences?