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|Articles|October 12, 2016

(Micro) Team Meeting in a Box: Mental health matters

If youre thinking, My team is fine! No problems here! lets look at the statistics. According to a 2015 national mental health survey, nearly one in 10 U.S. veterinarians might experience serious psychological distress. So odds are, someone on your team is either experiencing psychological distress now or will in the future. This Team Meeting in a Box provides all the tools you need to start a conversation about the importance of mental health in your veterinary practice.


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