The future of mental well-being in veterinary medicine
In a dvm360® interview, Sonja Olson, DVM, shared she is optimistic for the future of mental wellness in the veterinary field.
According to Sonja Olson, DVM, book author at Heartstorming Wellness, the future is bright surrounding veterinary mental wellness. In a dvm360® interview, she shared that the profession has recognized it is more than 1 person's responsibility for a culture shift to be made, and sustainable changes are in store.
View the video below for the entire discussion. The following is a partial transcript.
Sonja Olson, DVM: I'm feeling more optimistic and hopeful [about the future of mental well-being in veterinary medicine]. Genuinely, and that's my nature, yes, but I also believe that there is a listening that is different. There is an awareness in our communities, that this is needed and necessary that there's a paradigm shift that's happening, and really really importantly, that it's not just the individual's responsibility. Heck no.
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