It is important to know that burnout is a normal response for veterinarians due to the high stress levels in our profession. If you feel like you might be experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue, use the Professional Quality of Life Scale Screening test (PROQOL) to ascertain the same. (insert picture or mention link in resources) More on burnout: Workbook: Understanding burnout. A guide to recognising burnout and evaluating personal wellbeing: https://empathosvet.com/wp-co

More on compassion fatigue: Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/7keppA8XRas Take this questionnaire (recommend to take yearly) http://proqol.org/uploads/ProQOL_5_English_Self-Score_3-2012.pdf Check out this article:https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/work-and-compassion-fatigue #SolidarityWeek #WorldVeterinaryDay #SCoWSolidarityWeek #Mentalhealth #BreakTheStigma

A global veterinary wellness survey conducted by WSAVA revealed that “stress and diminished well-being are a problem for all members of the veterinary team and in all areas of the world.” This global problem requires global solidarity! It may be difficult to recognize or relate to those experiencing depression, so we encourage you to watch this short (4-minute) video that describes depression using the metaphor of a “black dog”: https://www.vetmindmatters.org/resources/black

Safeguarding your mental health not only protects you, but keeps your patients safe as well! Together, we can break the stigma surrounding mental health and build a culture of care and support. WE are the future of the veterinary profession! #SolidarityWeek #WorldVeterinaryDay #SCoWSolidarityWeek #MentalHealth #BreakTheStigma

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health 🧠 Your mental health matters! 💚 There are so many veterinary-student-specific mental health platforms available to help guide you. Help us extend this list by commenting any veterinary mental health resource! 💬 (Instagram account, Facebook page or group, website, books, podcast, anything and everything!) #SolidarityWeek #WorldVeterinaryDay #SCoWSolidarityWeek #MentalHealth #BreakTheStigma NOMVStudent Facebook: