I was a bit taken aback a few weeks ago when I received a comment on one of my blogs accusing me…
Tagged: mental health
What does a recent study reveal about veterinarian mental health?
An Executive Report published this month in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association shared the results of the Merck Animal…
Ten Tips for Limiting Screen Time and Improving Veterinary Well-Being
Technology is a necessary evil with the work that we do as veterinary care providers from keeping medical records to maintaining our…
How veterinary team members can find a mental health provider
One of the most common questions I get asked by my veterinary colleagues and friends is “can you tell me how to…
How pet insurance can help the mental health of veterinarians
It’s not a secret anymore…veterinarians have poor mental health. Approximately 1 in 10 veterinarians report experiencing serious psychological distress and 1 in…
Why veterinary care providers should be trained in Mental Health First Aid
Just a few months ago, I had a client tell me after the unexpected death of her beloved cat that she no…
Why all veterinary hospitals should have a mental health professional on staff
There is no doubt in my mind that my job as an emergency and critical care specialist is much easier when I…
Why do veterinarians have such a stigma about mental health?
The shocking statistics about the mental health of veterinarians are widely known: veterinarians are between 2 and 4 times more likely than…
Five things you didn’t know about the mental health of veterinarians
The high profile suicides of Dr. Shirley Koshi (general practitioner in New York State) and Dr. Sophia Yin (renowned animal behaviorist) in…