Personal Wellbeing
We Are Real-Life Superheroes
This column written by the NAVC’s Chief Veterinary Officer shares the secrets that really should be considered well-known truths and that can help change our thinking and our profession for the better.
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Running on Empty
There are a few ways to ensure you and your coworkers are getting enough sleep.
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Addressing the Profession’s Mental Health Challenges
Banfield has introduced a first-of-its-kind suicide prevention training designed specifically for veterinary professionals.
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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.Personal Wellbeing
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.Personal Wellbeing
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.