Resources for Supporting Veterinary Teams Through Suicide | Episode 48 | Reviving Vet Med
09/11/24 • 22 min
Addressing mental health challenges within the veterinary profession requires a proactive approach, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like suicide. In this episode, we explore crucial resources designed to support veterinary team members and enhance their wellbeing during the most difficult times.
We’ll dive into the AVMA’s After a Suicide documents and Suicide Prevention Document, as well as the AAVMC Suicide Prevention Awareness Toolkit. These resources offer comprehensive guidelines and practical tools for managing and supporting teams affected by suicide. Additionally, we discuss the importance of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing as a key component in providing immediate support and fostering resilience.
Join us as we break down these essential resources, focusing on their role in creating a supportive, informed, and resilient work environment. Whether you’re a veterinary team member, manager, or leader, this episode provides valuable insights into implementing these resources effectively and supporting your team’s mental health and wellbeing.
Resources
After a Suicide: A Guide for Veterinary Workplaces (PDF): https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/After-a-Suicide-A-Guide-for-Veterinary-Workplaces.pdf
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Colleges of Veterinary Medicine (PDF): https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/After-a-Suicide-Veterinary-Colleges.pdf
Suicide Prevention Resource Guide for Veterinary Settings (PDF): https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2022-10/Suicide-Prevention-Resource-Guide-Veterinary-Settings.pdf
Suicide Prevention Awareness Toolkit (PDF): https://www.aavmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AAVMC-Wellbeing-SuicidePrevention-Toolkit.pdf
QPR Suicide Prevention Training (60-min free virtual training): https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/qpr-suicide-prevention-training
Episode 7: What You Can Do To Prevent Suicide (podcast): https://revivingvetmed.buzzsprout.com/2011463/episodes/10874181-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-suicide-episode-7-reviving-vet-med
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Addressing mental health challenges within the veterinary profession requires a proactive approach, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like suicide. In this episode, we explore crucial resources designed to support veterinary team members and enhance their wellbeing during the most difficult times.
We’ll dive into the AVMA’s After a Suicide documents and Suicide Prevention Document, as well as the AAVMC Suicide Prevention Awareness Toolkit. These resources offer comprehensive guidelines and practical tools for managing and supporting teams affected by suicide. Additionally, we discuss the importance of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing as a key component in providing immediate support and fostering resilience.
Join us as we break down these essential resources, focusing on their role in creating a supportive, informed, and resilient work environment. Whether you’re a veterinary team member, manager, or leader, this episode provides valuable insights into implementing these resources effectively and supporting your team’s mental health and wellbeing.
Resources
After a Suicide: A Guide for Veterinary Workplaces (PDF): https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/After-a-Suicide-A-Guide-for-Veterinary-Workplaces.pdf
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Colleges of Veterinary Medicine (PDF): https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/After-a-Suicide-Veterinary-Colleges.pdf
Suicide Prevention Resource Guide for Veterinary Settings (PDF): https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2022-10/Suicide-Prevention-Resource-Guide-Veterinary-Settings.pdf
Suicide Prevention Awareness Toolkit (PDF): https://www.aavmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AAVMC-Wellbeing-SuicidePrevention-Toolkit.pdf
QPR Suicide Prevention Training (60-min free virtual training): https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/qpr-suicide-prevention-training
Episode 7: What You Can Do To Prevent Suicide (podcast): https://revivingvetmed.buzzsprout.com/2011463/episodes/10874181-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-suicide-episode-7-reviving-vet-med
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Previous Episode
Transforming Veterinary Work Environments the Psychological Health and Safety Guidelines | Episode 47 | Reviving Vet Med
Psychological health and safety is a buzz phrase that is picking up traction when it comes to taking steps to create healthier, safer, and more supportive work environments. In this episode, we delve into the Veterinary VisionariesTM initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration launched in 2022 by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which brought together nearly 50 veterinary health stakeholders to address the profession's most pressing challenges. Among the innovative ideas that emerged from this initiative was the development of the Psychological Health and Safety Guidelines (PHSG), a comprehensive framework designed to foster workplaces where veterinary professionals can truly thrive.
We break down the key components of these guidelines, focusing on their potential to transform veterinary practice culture, enhance communication, and safeguard mental health. From leadership commitment to trauma-informed care, these guidelines offer actionable strategies that can be integrated into everyday practice to create a more supportive and resilient work environment. Whether you're a practice owner, manager, or team member, this episode provides essential insights into how the PHSG can be implemented to improve the wellbeing of your team and the quality of care provided to your patients.
Resources
Veterinary Visionaries Psychological Health and Safety Guidelines (PDF): https://veterinaryvisionaries.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/VV-Psychological-Health-Safety-Guidelines-June-2024.pdf
Veterinary Visionaries: https://veterinaryvisionaries.org/
Canadian National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety: https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/national-standard/
Bullying in Veterinary Workplaces (Episode 32): https://revivingvetmed.buzzsprout.com/2011463/12189535-bullying-in-veterinary-workplaces-episode-32-reviving-vet-med
Showing Appreciation in the Workplace (Episode 8): https://revivingvetmed.buzzsprout.com/2011463/10874180-showing-appreciation-in-the-workplace-episode-8-reviving-vet-med
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New Perspectives on Veterinary Burnout | Episode 49 | Reviving Vet Med
Recent veterinary research reveals that as many as 50% of veterinary team members may be experiencing burnout. Tackling burnout in the veterinary profession requires a deeper understanding of its complexities. In this episode, we explore innovative ways to measure and address burnout, drawing on recent research and insights from Dr. Andria Jones, a researcher at the Ontario Veterinary College.
We discuss the four burnout profiles identified in veterinarians: engaged, ineffective, overextended, and burnout, along with a brief look at the disengaged profile. Each profile highlights unique challenges and opportunities for intervention, emphasizing the importance of personalized approaches to wellbeing.
Listen in as we delve into effective strategies for fostering engagement, reducing overextension, and implementing systemic changes to combat burnout. Whether you’re a veterinary professional, manager, or leader, this episode offers valuable insights to help create a healthier, more resilient workplace for everyone.
Resources
How do you measure burnout among veterinarians? (blog): https://revivingvetmed.com/measure-burnout-among-veterinarians/
Latent burnout profiles of veterinarians in Canada: Findings from a cross-sectional study (article): https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/vetr.2281
Burnout symptoms and workplace satisfaction among veterinary emergency care providers (article): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vec.13271
Episode 9: How finding meaning improves wellbeing (podcast): https://revivingvetmed.buzzsprout.com/2011463/episodes/10874179-how-finding-meaning-improves-wellbeing-episode-9-reviving-vet-med
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