078 Mental Health: Resources

Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Mental Health: Resources
• First: We are not mental health professionals. We recommend you seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified provider with any questions regarding your mental health.
• We understand this may be a very sensitive subject, some of these conversations may be triggers for certain people.
• If you are feeling suicidal, thinking of harming yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or visit your local emergency room.
• The information in this podcast episode is intended to help listeners learn about mental health and suicide prevention. It is for information purposes only. This episode should NOT be used as a substitute for medical advice, counseling, or other health-related services.

Question of the Week

• What other resources have you come across regarding mental wellbeing?
• • Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode78

Resources We Mentioned in the Show

• NOMVSS
• • Resources: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10160245946530830&set=pcb.538820486880112
• AVMA
• • https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing
• State organizations
• Your veterinary practice
• Your healthcare provider
• Your “religion” ie church, synagogue, temple, etc.
• What mental health resources are available? Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, Ph.D., CRNP — Written by Jayne Leonard on September 28, 2020 retrieved on 4/4/2021 from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mental-health-resources

Great article with a ton of resources:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mental-health-resources

The Antidote to Compassion Fatigue by Julie Squires, CCFS | Rekindle, LLC

https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/articles/the-antidote-to-compassion-fatigue/

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– Yvonne and Jordan