Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) is trialing a series of mental health awareness courses for members of the veterinary practice team. It aims to make a real different to those in the veterinary team struggling with mental health issues.
The training aims to help individuals better understand the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health and know how to communicate with people they are concerned about. The courses provide basic information about how to manage important first conversations, understand how to point people to relevant sources of professional help, and tips on stress management and staying well.
‘The courses are open to all members of the veterinary practice team, or veterinary surgeons or nurses working in other environments’ explains Lizzie Lockett, MMI Project Director.
‘We would ideally like two people from each participating workplace to attend, with one being a senior person within the organisation, as we wish to ensure that those attending are able to cascade information across the organisation effectively when they return, and are well supported themselves. However, it’s appreciated that in some practices this may not be possible, so it should not be seen as a barrier to attending.’
For more information and to reserve your place, please visit www.rcvs.org.uk/mindmattersevents