Background:
The changing landscape of veterinary medicine contributes to unique stressors
for veterinary professionals. Fortunately, with the rise of telehealth platforms
and online resources, there are more opportunities than ever to access
support and mental health services. Despite these opportunities, challenges
with service utilization still exist. The Coping Resilience and Challenges (CRC)
research group recently surveyed veterinarians in the Potomac region to
better understand 1) mental health help-seeking attitudes and intentions; and
2) barriers and facilitators associated with accessing support (see Darby et al.,
2023; Russon et al., 2023). Findings from our local community of participating
veterinarians illustrated unique experiences related to help-seeking that
extend the national conversation on supporting well-being in the profession.
Webinar Description:
The purpose of this one-hour webinar is to share information on the barriers
and facilitators related to mental health help-seeking identified by
veterinarians in our Potomac region, compare these findings with results from
national surveys (e.g., Merck, 2023), and offer recommendations for
expanding workplace mental health. The presenters will also summarize gaps
in our collective knowledge about ways to address barriers to mental health
help-seeking among veterinary professionals. At the end of the webinar,
information about future CRC research plans will be shared along with optional
opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary technicians to participate.
Presenters:
Webinar presenters include core members of the transdisciplinary Coping, Resilience, and Challenges (CRC) Research Group.
The CRC team includes: Carolynn J. Bissett, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; Brandy J.
Darby, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; Patricia P. Haak, MSW, LCSW; Sara Hassanpour, MA; Laura Hungerford, DVM, MPH, PhD, CPH; Julia Murphy, DVM, MS, DACVPM; Nivedita Ravi, DVM, MPH; Jody Russon, PhD, LMFT; Sarah T. Watkins, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; Duan-Ching Wu, MS
Registration is FREE to VVMA members & VALVT members.
Earn 1 CE credit for this presentation!
