Mar 30, 2021
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
- Mental Health: Kicking Stigma Out of Veterinary Medicine; We get personal this week, get ready to hear us very raw.
- 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
- Why is it important to remove the stigma? How have you dealt with it?
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Resources We Mentioned in the Show
- How Should We Talk About Mental Health? December 18, 2013 Thu-Huong Ha.
- What is Mental Health?
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs:
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– Yvonne and Jordan