Providing quality information about mental health and wellness for the veterinary community
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 World Suicide Prevention Day falls on Thursday 10 September. This year, Samaritans’ campaign carries one clear message: ‘Suicide is not inevitable. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You could save a life.’ In a survey of people with lived experience of suicidal thoughts, Samaritans found: […]
Dr. Sarah Martinez had just finished euthanizing a 12-year-old golden retriever named Max when the owner’s teenage daughter exploded. “You killed him! You’re supposed to save animals, not murder them!” The words hit like physical blows as the girl’s mother tried to calm her down, explaining that Max’s cancer had […]
Financial well-being isn’t about how much money you earn — it’s about how secure, informed, and in control you feel about your finances.
1. Set Boundaries with Kindness
Protect your energy by saying no where needed—whether to extra shifts, emotional labour, or social events. Rest is productive. Don’t feel guilty about looking after yourself.
Beyond Surviving: Creating a Culture of Wellbeing in Veterinary Medicine The truth is, burnout broke me — but it also built my purpose. Author & Role Dr Tshidi Gardiner, BSC BVSc PG Cert SAS MRCVS, Trustee at Vets in MindVeterinary Surgeon | Bright Minds Wellbeing Champion Finalist | Bartram Wellbeing […]
