075 Mental Health: Kicking Stigma Out of Veterinary Medicine

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? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode75   Resources We Mentioned in the Show   How Should We Talk About Mental Health? December 18, 2013 Thu-Huong Ha.  https://ideas.ted.com/how-should-we-talk-about-mental-health/  What is Mental Health?  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health  Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs:  https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html#gsc.tab=0   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan