Digital Wellness for Veterinary Professionals | Episode 55 | Reviving Vet Med

Technology is deeply integrated into veterinary practice, from managing schedules to engaging with clients and staying connected through social media. However, excessive screen time comes at a cost, impacting mental health, sleep, and work-life balance.

In this episode, we explore the importance of digital wellness for veterinary professionals and share practical strategies for creating healthier tech habits. Learn about the effects of social media on mental health, how to set boundaries with screens, and the steps to perform a digital detox. Whether you're feeling stretched thin or simply looking for ways to regain focus and energy, this episode offers actionable tools to reclaim your time, enhance your wellbeing, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Resources

Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study (2017): https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/about-us/veterinary-wellbeing-and-scholarships/inaugural-2017-veterinary-wellbeing-study

Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study II (2019): https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/about-us/veterinary-wellbeing-and-scholarships/veterinary-wellbeing-study-ii

Is Facebook bad for the mental health of veterinarians? (blog): https://revivingvetmed.com/facebook-bad-mental-health-veterinarians/ 

Ten tips for limiting screen time and improving veterinary wellbeing (blog): https://revivingvetmed.com/ten-tips-limiting-screen-time-improving-veterinary-well/

Discerning the effect of the relationship between disclosure and responsiveness on depression, anxiety, and compassion fatigue among veterinarians (article): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36706015/

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