WELLNESS KIT

Mental Health

Depression & Bipolar Disorder

Anxiety

Suicide Prevention

Substance Abuse

  • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/
  • Drug Abuse Information and Treatment Referral Hotline (NIDA Hotline): 800-662-4357 (800-662-HELP)
  • Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA): Trained to help employers with on the job problems. 703-522-6272
  • SMART Recovery – http://www.smartrecovery.org/
  • Women For Sobriety, Inc. – http://www.womenforsobriety.org/beta2/

Alcohol Abuse

Compassion Fatigue

Burnout

Stress

  • Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987

Conflict Resolution

Videos about Wellness
VECCS Wellness Video Series (YouTube):
Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs85gHKNpfw
Part 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hVoeXraKg4
Part 3: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTii4pgJC_E
Hit the pause button: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZcdt46mBvk
Maintaining wellness in the veterinary profession: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLNpUux8u70

Organizational Support
Setting Up A Workplace Wellness Program: https://www.avma.org/resources/wellbeing/setting-workplace-wellbeing-program

Texas-Specific Resources
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use
https://www.rtor.org/directory/mental-health-texas/
https://namitexas.org/about-mental-illness/
https://www.211texas.org/inpatient-treatment-places-to-get-around-the-clock-care/

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Wellness Tools
Improving Emotional Health

https://www.stressreliefcenter.com/relaxation-room/11-tips-for-healthy-self-talk/

  • Master your emotions: Two smart techniques 

https://ideas.ted.com/try-these-two-smart-techniques-to-help-you-master-your-emotions/

  • Mental Health First Aid Training for Veterinary Care Providers 

https://www.vetvine.com/forums/topic/939/mental-health-first-aid-training-for-veterinary-care-providers

  • Resilience: 8 tips to help you become more resilient

https://ideas.ted.com/8-tips-to-help-you-become-more-resilient/

Work/Life Balance

Stress Management

Meditation Information & Relaxation Techniques

  • Your Trusted Guide to Mental Health & Wellness

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm

  • Mayo Clinic’s Relaxation Techniques

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/relaxation-technique/art-20045368

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/take-action/learn-how-to-meditate
       5. The Mindfulness Body Scan for Veterinary Professionals | Source: Get MotiVETed
       6. What is Mindfulness? | Source: Greater Good Science Center

Physical Health

  • AVMA’s Physical Health Impacts Wellbeing

https://www.avma.org/resources/wellbeing/physical-health-impacts-mental-wellbeing

Financial Well-being

https://www.avma.org/PracticeManagement/BusinessIssues/Pages/personal-financial-planning-resources.aspx

  • VETGIRL BLOG: HOW TO PAY OFF YOUR VETERINARY SCHOOL LOANS

https://vetgirlontherun.com/how-to-pay-off-your-veterinary-school-loans-vetgirl-veterinary-continuing-education-blog/