WELLNESS KIT

Mental Health

• AVMA Well-Being:  https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing
  Mental and Emotional Health Resource List for Veterinary Teams (DVM360): veterinarynews.dvm360.com/mental-and-emotional-health-resource-list-veterinary-teams
• Mental Health America: www.mentalhealthamerica.net
• National Institute of Mental Health: www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
• Vetlife: www.vetlife.org.uk

Depression & Bipolar Disorder

• Depression Screening Self-Test: https://tinyurl.com/sdmvhv8
• Depression and Bipolar Test: http://familyaware.org/help-someone/take-the-depression-and-bipolar-test/
• How to connect with depressed friends: https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_bernat_how_to_connect_with_depressed_friends
• Depression, the secret we share: https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_solomon_depression_the_secret_we_share

Anxiety

• Anxiety Screening Self-Test | Source: Mental Health America
• F*CK ANXIETY & Get Sh*t Done by Vikki Louise: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f-ck-anxiety-get-sh-t-done/id1455953384

Suicide Prevention

• IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE HELP, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT 1-800-273-8255 OR VISIT NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: ONLINE CHAT
• Not One More Vet: www.nomv.org
• Vets4Vets (confidential support group for veterinarians): http://www.vinfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=8194&catId=78987&id=7514810
• American Association of Suicidology: www.suicidology.org
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: www.afsp.org
• You are not alone: www.youtube.com/watch?v=evezJlHX370

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

• AA (Alcoholics Anonymous): An online help resource www.alcoholics-anonymous.org or call 800-371-1475
• Al-Anon: A resource for those involved with someone addicted to drugs or alcohol. Call: 800-356-9996
• Alcohol Help Line National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) Inc – https://healthfinder.gov/FindServices/Organizations/Organization.aspx?code=HR0597
• IDAA: International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous: www.idaa.org/; email: idaadickmc@aol.com
• Kaiser Employees Assistance Professional (EAP) Service Line: 877-804-9753, Kaiser program members only
• Professional help for alcohol abuse | Source: National Institutes of Health

Compassion Fatigue

• How to Manage Compassion Fatigue in Caregiving | Patricia Smith | TEDxSanJuanIsland https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=7keppA8XRas&feature=emb_logo
• https://vetsocialwork.utk.edu/about-us/compassion-fatigue-management/
• https://self-compassion.org/
• Rekindle Solutions: http://rekindlesolutions.com/

Burnout

• Extinguishing Burnout https://extinguishburnout.com/
• Burnout and compassion fatigue in veterinary medicine (YouTube):
  www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqb3n4JGX8c

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

• 10 steps to managing conflict | Source: Vetlife
• How conflict in veterinary practice can be a good thing | Source: VetVine

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

• Emotional first aid: 7 ways to practice https://ideas.ted.com/7-ways-to-practice-emotional-first-aid/
• Healthy Self-Talk: 11 Tips 

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

• The Happy Secret to Better Work | Source: TED
• The Power of Time Off | Source: TED
• Work-Life Balance Quiz: Are You in Balance? | Source: Canadian Mental Health Association
• How veterinary associates can manage work-life balance | Source: DVM360
• Work-life balance: Tips to reclaim control | Source: Mayo Clinic
• How to set boundaries and improve life balance | Source: DVM360

Stress Management

• Stress Management Checklist https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/PeerAndWellness/Pages/wellness-checklist.aspx
• Staying Afloat Professional Stress and Wellbeing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLKS-8MQgLQ&feature=youtu.be
• Stress relief: When and how to say no | Source: Mayo Clinic

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

• All It Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes | Source: TED
• Learn How To Meditate | Source: Action for Happiness

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

• How Fit Are You? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/fitness/art-20046433

Financial Well-being

• AVMA PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING TOOL https://www.avma.org/PracticeManagement/BusinessIssues/Pages/personal-financial-planning-tool.aspx
• AVMA PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING RESOURCES

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/