13/09/2023
On the eve of R U Ok Day, we would like to highlight the AVA's THRIVE framework, and support available.
THRIVE is an industry-led veterinary wellness initiative that aims to support veterinarians and veterinary staff to lead satisfying, prosperous, and healthy careers.
Mental health and su***de prevention at work
An integrated wellness approach is recommended when assessing and addressing workplace or workforce mental health.
This encompasses three main areas of activity:
✅ Preventing harm and mental ill-health from psychosocial hazards in the industry.
✅ Promoting mental health by leveraging protective factors such as strengths, capabilities, and the rewards of work.
✅ Protecting individuals who experience stress and mental ill-health.
We are all responsible and accountable to prevent, promote and protect ourselves and each other. By collaborating, workplaces can manage the risks and cultivate ways of working that move towards eliminating, minimizing, and preventing psychological harm.
This framework is applicable to everyone in the veterinary community from students to people working in clinical practice, those in academia, industry, government and any other related veterinary field. We see the framework as a living document which will evolve and improve over time.
https://www.ava.com.au/Thrive/about-thrive/