Inside the Vet Profession: Mental Health Matters – María Castán & Miguel Moura Esteves | VETchat by The Webinar Vet

About this episode

The episode discusses the critical issue of veterinary mental health with insights from industry professionals.

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet are María Castán, Senior B2B Brand Manager at Purina, and Miguel Moura Esteves, skilled trainer in Neuro‑Linguistic Programming and veterinarian. In this episode, Anthony, María, and Miguel discuss the critical issue of veterinary mental health. The discussion highlights the emotional and professional challenges faced by veterinarians, emphasising the importance of communication skills and emotional management in their education and practice. María shares insights from a recent conference at the European Parliament, where the mental health crisis in the veterinary profession was addressed. The conference aimed to bring together politicians, industry members, and veterinarians to find collaborative solutions to these pressing issues. Miguel discusses the role of organisational strategies, such as regular team meetings, in creating a supportive work environment and reducing stress. The episode also explores the significance of gratitude and recognition from pet owners, noting that genuine appreciation can greatly impact veterinarians' mental well-being. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the One Health…

People in this episode

Guests: Miguel Moura Esteves, María Castán

Topics covered

• veterinary mental health
• communication skills
• emotional management
• One Health
• supportive work environment

Keywords

• veterinarians
• mental health crisis
• team meetings
• gratitude
• recognition

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Purina

Books & works: Inside the Vet Profession: Mental Health Matters – María Castán

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