Mindful Stress Resilience 6-Week Course
Join Dr. Laura Smallwood as she teaches mindfulness as a methodology for managing stress both in the workplace and at home.
First course on Monday, April 19th, 7pm-8pm EST
About the GVMA Resilience & Well-Being Committee
The Mission of the GVMA Resilience & Well-Being Committee is to provide wellness support that is inclusive of all who work in the field of veterinary medicine, regardless of role. We work to foster a statewide culture of veterinary wellness.
2021 Committee Members:
Christy Bell, DVM
Taylor Chastain-Griffin, PhD
Wendy Cuevas, DVM
Jackie Eisner, DVM
Kenzie Gelertner (UGA CVM 2022)
Jacqui Horner, DVM
Aubry Meers, DVM
Jennifer Proctor, DVM
Lisa Reno, RVT
Jennifer Rough
Jessica Sewell, RVT
Laura Smallwood, DVM (Chair)
Kathy Strickland, DVM
Ashley Tolleson, PhD
Justin Toth, DVM
Suicide Help
If you are thinking of harming yourself, PLEASE, PAUSE and:
- Call 911.
- Call a suicide prevention line (800) 273-8255 or (800) 784-2433.
- Call your local county crisis line (see website for list of counties and phone numbers).
- Talk to your friends or family…tell them you need their help.
- Call a mental health care provider. Give them a chance to help you.
- Call your primary care provider.
- Talk with someone at Lifeline Crisis Chat.
- Join the AVMA Wellness Community.
For help with substance abuse call The Georgia HELPLINE at 1-800-338-6745.
If you think someone might harm themselves, or take their own life, TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY:
- Call 911 if you think it appropriate. Err on the side of caution.
- Call a suicide prevention line (800) 273-8255 or (800) 784-2433.
- Call your local county crisis line (see website for list of counties and phone numbers).
- Dedicate to helping in whatever way you can, without sacrificing you own well-being.
NOTE: The information contained in these self-help documents is not to be used as a substitute for professional care. Neither the authors nor the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) assume liability for injury incurred by following the information presented in these self-help resources.