The value of self-compassion4 May 2018More than just retail therapy, self-compassion is about giving yourself credit and making time to be content and mindful
Identifying key health challenges26 Apr 2018SponsoredSurvey results reveal the prominence of mental health issues and identify areas where changes could be made
Mastering self-regulation23 Apr 2018When emotions are running high, they cannot be ignored, but they can be carefully managed
Developing self-awareness17 Apr 2018The first competency of emotional intelligence can help us change and regulate our reactions to encourage more positive behaviours
Fear of failure16 Apr 2018It is healthy for those in the veterinary profession to have some fear of failure, but can that fear prevent progress?
Mindfulness for busy people13 Feb 2018Mindfulness takes practice, but just five minutes a day could help to improve your mental well-being
What’s been good about today?20 Dec 2017How does this question make you feel? Energised and thinking about all the good things that happened, or slightly numb and empty? Are you able to recall a list of things that you or the team did that …
The importance of empathy16 Nov 2017What are the three types of empathy and how can they be used to help those in practice thrive?
Talking techniques to cope with stress1 Jul 2017THE 2017 VETERINARY EDUCATION FOR TOMORROW (VET) Festival celebrated a record turnout this year, opening its gates to over 1,400 delegates. The 36 speakers, chosen by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, educa…
Anxiety and fear tackled at BVBA day1 May 2016Caroline Bower reports on the BVBA's affiliate programme at the BSAVA congress in which speakers looked at combating anxiety and fear-related problems in the canine population.
‘Mindfulness’ aids professional well-being1 Aug 2014Helen Wiseman explains how the ‘Mindfulness in the Workplace’ programme has produced remarkable results at CVS in reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing well-being.
GP recognition, CPD and well-being1 Feb 2013CHRIS WHIPP presents the results of a survey looking at the recognition currently afforded to GP vets, their sense of well-being and their approach to CPD – and identifies a number of issues
Working to improve the well-being of members of the profession1 Feb 2013JAYNE LAYCOCK reports on her pick-of-the-month webinar “The Science of Happiness”, led by David Bartram, BVetMed, DipECSRHM, FRCVS, director of the Veterinary Benevolent Fund
Exposing compassion fatigue1 Dec 2011KATHERINE DOBBS introduces a new series looking at how ‘mental fatigue’ can affect the way we work and other aspects of our lives, the signs to look for, and the need to learn how to cope with it
Empathy, patience and 'people skills' needed1 Dec 2011FRANCESCA RICCOMINI discusses the qualities needed by both veterinary surgeons and behaviour counsellors, including the need for non-judgemental attitudes, if consultations are to succeed
Damaging responses provoked by stress1 Apr 2009Stress and poor morale caused by heavy workloads leave veterinary surgeons vulnerable to developing problems with drugs and alcohol, according to German researchers. A study of 1,060 vets in north…
Can the BVA help solve your problem?1 Mar 2009Mike Nelson investigates what the association offers to veterinary surgeons with problems
Supporting projects aimed at improving the wellbeing of veterinary surgeons1 Mar 2009The Veterinary Support Working Party (VSWP), chaired by Dr Wendy Harrison, met recently to discuss research projects and other initiatives aimed at supporting the mental health of the profession.
Providing expert help for those with ‘personal problems’1 Jan 2009JOHN BONNER meets the new national co-ordinator of the VSHSP.
