Wellness

Veterinarians are at a higher risk for depression and suicide than the general population. The MVMA will use this page to compile resources for our members. If there is a resource that you know of that is not listed below, please contact Katherine Soverel ([email protected]) so that we can add it. MVMA members can access more resources on our members only page here.

Below are resources that provide information on wellness in the veterinary profession and how to identify high risk behavior:

• Maine Medical Professionals Health Program--MPHP supports the wellness of Maine's healthcare professionals by providing monitoring, advocacy, treatment resources, referrals, outreach and education. MPHP can help individuals struggling with substance abuse and also help those seeking help due to compassion fatigue, burnout, or any other mental health concerns.
• Not One More Vet Facebook Page
• AVMA--Wellness and Peer Assistance
• Addiction Center--Addiction in Mental Health Professionals
• Free courses available on personal wellness through VETVANCE
• Wellness Risk Factor Study Finds Positive Correlation to VMA Membership (PDF)