Can I Have A Word?
Thursday November 25th, 2021 with Bob LeDrew
BEST: Colleen Best on mental health in veterinary medicine.
Think of a vet, and you might think of getting to play with kittens and puppies, giving them their shots, keeping them healthy. But veterinary medicine can take a toll on the mental health of those who work in the field. We talk to Dr. Colleen Best, DVM, PhD, a veterinary epidemiologist and consultant, about how the profession is trying to change to improve things for the people who take care of our companion animals.
CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains a brief discussion of suicide. If you are sensitive to this, perhaps try another archived episode of the show. We also have resources listed below if you're in distress.
| A Few Simple Words Grit Laskin - A Few Simple Words - Borealis 
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| Compassion Coco Love Alcorn - Joyful
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| Colleen Best, DVM, PhD, is a veterinarian, an epidemiologist, and the owner of BestVet. Find her at: https://bestvetconsulting.com/
We all have hard times sometimes. If you're in need of some assistance, there are places to go for help. The Ottawa Distress Centre is online at www.dcottawa.on.ca, and their crisis line is 613.722.6914. You can also try the online service Better Health at: https://www.betterhelp.com/ And there's a comprehensive list of Ottawa-region mental health resources here: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/mental-health-and-addiction-services.aspx |
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Today's episode was so informative. Colleen Best shared so much. I hope she will consider writing a book. I would definitely buy it and read it.
8:38 PM, November 25th, 2021