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Stress Awareness Month: Let's talk about stress

WebApril is Stress Awareness Month – and provides us with a good opportunity to discuss a topic that impacts many of us. Throughout April, we will be sharing a range of information and resources to raise awareness of stress, reduce stigma and dispel myths, to help support veterinary professions to thrive in their roles.

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We all have mental health

WebOne in four people will experience a mental health issue in the next twelve months, and, of course, that includes those in the healthcare professions, such as doctors, dentists, pharmacists and veterinary surgeons. In fact, for those professionals, the risk of poor mental health and suicide is higher than the population at large.

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Preliminary findings from wellbeing survey of veterinary nursing

WebLess than one in five (18%) respondents said they believed that veterinary nursing is a well-respected profession. Just over half (51%) feel positive about their future in veterinary nursing. However, the survey suggested there was a good level of awareness within the profession about how to access mental health support, with three-quarters (75

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International vet groups adopt RCVS and AVMA statement on …

WebThe Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) have joined forces to promote improved mental health and are new signatories to the Statement, which was adopted by the RCVS and AVMA in July 2018 and revised on 29 …

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MMI launches free, online mental health training programme for …

Web01/06/2022 / in News / by MMI Press Office. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) will be working with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England to deliver a free, online training programme for vets in isolated and rural areas across the UK, as well as vets working in ambulatory practice. The training

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Become a Mental Health First Aider with Mind Matters

WebIf you are currently experiencing mental health challenges, there are many sources of support which you can reach out to: Vetlife is there for you 24/7 and can be reached on: 0303 040 2551, Samaritans also provide 24/7 support and can be reached on 116 123 or by emailing [email protected]. You can also contact your local GP or call …

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Guide to enhancing wellbeing in the veterinary workplace …

WebThe wellbeing guide provides information about proven techniques for reducing stress at work combined with suggestions for how they might be applied in veterinary workplaces.”. Lizzie Lockett, RCVS CEO and MMI Director, said: “Stress at work is an important issue right across the veterinary team. It is sometimes considered just an

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A GUIDE TO ENHANCING WELLBEING AND MANAGING …

Web2 Psychological wellbeing at work is a focus of attention for the veterinary profession. In particular, we recognise the importance of addressing work-

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Could you become a Mental Health First Aid Champion

WebThis January, we are offering veterinary professionals the chance to become Mental Health First Aid Champions, by subsidising a training course led by Mental Health First Aid England. The course, which will allow delegates to qualify as Mental Health First Aid Champions, will be partially subsidised by MMI and led by Mental Health First Aid […]

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New wellbing programme for the veterinary profession takes flight …

WebToday (6 September), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative is pleased to announce the launch of a new mental health and wellbeing platform, which has been created specifically for the veterinary community. The platform, MMI Kite App, is one of the first programmes to provide mental health and wellbeing support, …

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RCVS and AVMA join forces to tackle veterinary mental health issues

WebTo this end they have agreed to a statement which captures the importance that both organisations put on a healthy and sustainable profession.. It states: “We believe that for veterinary professionals to realise their full potential and the global veterinary profession to remain sustainable, maintaining high levels of mental health and wellbeing for all …

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MMI awards funding to research project which will identify and …

WebMind Matters has awarded £20,000 to a research project that will investigate the various workplace stressors that affect autistic veterinary professionals and present ideas for adjustments to address the identified stressors. The funding comes from our Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant, which was set up in memory of RCVS Council …

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MMI celebrates neurodiversity in the veterinary

WebThe Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) will be marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week (21 to 27 March) by launching a new ‘neurodiversity resource hub’ area of its website and adding new modules on the topic to its popular MMI Kite App.

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Join our Movement and Mental Health Campfire Chat for Mental …

Web25/04/2024 / in News / by MMI Press Office. This year, we’re set to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (13 May – 19 May 2024) with a Campfire Chat special, based on this year’s theme of ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’. Our campfire chats, which are currently in their fifth series, aim to bring together members of the

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