Somber conversations on mental health topics swirl around the veterinary community, but we can shift the dialogue to a more positive one. Employing strategies to safeguard our mental health is essential to help prevent burnout and COMPASSION FATIGUE, which most of us will inevitably face at some point in our schooling or career due in … Continue reading Mental Health Tips for Veterinary Professionals and Vet Students
September serves asย Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, with today (September 10th) markingย World Suicide Prevention Day. The Meowing Vet highlights a side of veterinary medicine often hidden to pet owners: the epidemic of compassion fatigue and suicide in the veterinary profession.ย Learn how you can help save a life. Trigger Warning: This article discusses mental health struggles … Continue reading What Your Veterinarian Needs You to Know about Compassion Fatigue and Suicide in the Veterinary Profession