077 Mental Health: Taking Stock of Where You Are

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Mental Health: Taking Stock of Where You Are 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.  Text: HOME to 741741 in US and Canada or 85258 in UK, 50808 Ireland 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 are you doing to take stock in yourself mentally?  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode77   Resources We Mentioned in the Show  AVMA: Wellbeing resources:   https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/assess-your-wellbeing Practice Life; How to Spot Team Burnout:  https://www.practicelife.com/en/latest/how-to-spot-and-treat-team-burnout-from-covid-19/ DVM360: Compassion Fatigue:  https://www.dvm360.com/view/compassion-fatigue-and-burnout-history-definitions-and-assessment?p=2 Vet Stickers: Check out this page! https://www.facebook.com/vetstickers/  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