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The veterinary profession is extremely rewarding, yet full of hardships.
VetJoy aims to provide you with resources and toolkits which can improve your mental health, work-life balance, stress management and so much more.
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The future of flourishing in veterinary medicine: a systems-informed positive psychology approach in veterinary education
Individuals in the veterinary profession are experiencing significant mental health and wellbeing challenges. A holistic view of wellbeing, which encompasses both physical and mental health, underscores their interconnected nature.
Workplace Strategies to Reduce Burnout in Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
Veterinary nurses and technicians experience burnout, which affects their mental and physical health, the likelihood of leaving their job, and their quality of work. Burnout is caused by workplace issues, and existing research has identified specific causes in veterinary nurses and technicians.
The education irony: when college degrees lead to unemployment, mindless thinking, debt, and despair
The current generation of students is grappling with a significant mental health crisis, with implications that extend beyond campus boundaries to affect society as a whole. This crisis manifests in various forms, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts.
Veterinary Dialogue Trainer (VDT) by St Anna Advies (EN and NL)
VDT Mindful Practice Toolbox: E-learning module about mental health in the veterinary sector
Positive global mental health: an overview
In this article, we aim to provide an overview of the historical background of mental health and well-being, positive psychosocial determinants of health, biology underlying positive mental health, transcultural dimensions of positive global mental health, and pertinent interventions that enhance positive mental health outcomes.
Positive psychology tools: three simple elements to help foster well-being, mindfulness and resilience in veterinary receptionists
Stepping away from traditional approaches that dwell on past problems, positive psychology directs attention towards envisioning a preferred future and leveraging individual strengths
Understanding Veterinarian Burnout and Mental Health
Imagine dedicating your life to a profession out of pure love only to find that passion becoming a source of immense pressure and emotional exhaustion. For many veterinarians, including myself, this is the stark reality.
Stress factors in veterinary medicine-a cross-sectional study among veterinary students and practicing vets in Austria
Although the issue of high mental health burden among veterinarians is well-documented in previous studies, little is known about the specific occupational stress factors associated with mental health issues. Therefore, the aims of this study were twofold: (1) to assess occupational stress factors within the veterinary profession, with a particular emphasis on comparing the expectations of veterinary students with the experiences of practicing veterinarians and (2) to link the experienced stress with mental health indicators in veterinarians.