Mental Health
"Mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities. Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community."
- "Mental Health: Strengthening Our Response," World Health Organization
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Print Books
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management ConsultCall Number: SF 756.4 B63 2020ISBN: 9781119442547Publication Date: 2020
Coping with Stress and Burnout As a VeterinarianCall Number: SF 756.28 H36 2019ISBN: 1925644197Publication Date: 2019
The first bite : a comprehensive guide to establishing and growing your career in veterinary medicineCall Number: SF 756.28 T35 2008ISBN: 9780978252502
When Helping Hurts: Compassion Fatigue in the Veterinary Care ProfessionalCall Number: SF 756.28 A95 2013ISBN: 1583261818Publication Date: 2013
Work and SleepCall Number: HF5548.8 .W647 2016 (LSU LIBRARY)ISBN: 9780190217662Publication Date: 2016
Government Documents
Creating a healthier life : a step-by-step guide to wellness.Call Number: Electronic ResourcePublication Date: 2016
Exposure to stress: occupational hazards in hospitalsCall Number: Electronic ResourcePublication Date: 2008
E-Books
- Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management ConsultCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9781119442493Publication Date: 2020
Blueprint for Success in College and CareerCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9781989014042Publication Date: 2018
Lying down in the Ever-Falling SnowCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9781554588893Publication Date: 2013
Stress and Your Health from Vulnerability to ResilienceCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9781118850343Publication Date: 2015
Worried Sick : how stress hurts us and how to bounce backCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9780813565354Publication Date: 2014
Online Resources
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Finding SupportFind resources and support for yourself or others who may be at risk for suicide.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Healthcare Professional Burnout, Depression and Suicide Prevention (Postvention)Placing a priority on mental health enables healthcare professionals to better take care of themselves and their patients. Includes links to "After Suicide: A Guide for Veterinary Workplaces" and "After Suicide: A Toolkit for Colleges of Veterinary Medicine".
- ASK: Assess + Support + KnowVetFolio and Banfield Pet Hospital have partnered to provide mental health resources for all veterinarians, including suicide prevention training, suicide warning signs and risk factors, as well as resources and steps you can take as a colleague or someone who personally experiences suicidal thoughts.
- AVMA Mental Well-Being Resources for VeterinariansWell-being and peer assistance information: self-assessment, work and compassion fatigue, stress management, financial wellbeing, work-life balance, physical health, self-care, well-being programs.
- Compassion Fatigue Awareness ProjectWhile the effects of Compassion Fatigue can cause pain and suffering, learning to recognize and manage its symptoms is the first step toward healing. The Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project© is dedicated to educating caregivers about authentic, sustainable self-care and aiding organizations in their goal of providing healthy, compassionate care to those whom they serve.
- DVM 360: Mental and emotional health resource list for veterinary teamsOnce you’ve made the decision to get help, where do you turn? How do you approach a coworker if you see warning signs? This list is a starting point, providing both general and veterinary-specific resources for dealing with burnout, depression, compassion fatigue and suicidal thoughts.
- EduMed Suicide Awareness and Prevention GuideFrom detecting the warning signs to addressing the stigma, learn how to recognize suicidal behavior in medical professionals, gather prevention tools and resources, and find out where to get help today.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ChatLifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S.
- Not One More VetNot One More Vet is an online veterinary support group. The group was founded in 2014 by Dr. Nicole McArthur. It has grown into an international group of veterinarians who come together on Facebook to laugh, cry and lend a supportive ear with their colleagues.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Emotional DistressLearn more about warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress related to hurricanes and other disasters.
- Tips for disaster responders: understanding compassion fatigue[Rockville, Md.] : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014.
- VIN (Veterinary Information Network) Suicide Prevention and Mental Health quick links pageVIN resources for suicide prevention. You must log in to gain access.
- VIN Foundation: Vets4VetsA confidential support group for veterinarians, helping with: tough work situations, difficult school circumstances, stress, depression, emotional unrest, physical challenges, or if you just want to talk.