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The Canadian Veterinary Journal is the 'voice of veterinary medicine in Canada'. This monthly, peer-reviewed, general scientific publication features a wide variety of articles and regular columns intended for the veterinary practitioner. The Journal includes news and features of interest to the members of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, new product information, and book reviews.
The vital connection between emotional intelligence and well-being — Part 3: Strategies to grow your social emotional intelligence competencies
This article is the third of a 3-part series on emotional intelligence (EQ) — what it is, the relevance of EQ to professional health and well-being, and how to develop and improve one’s EQ — with the goal of supporting veterinary well-being.
Find time for self-care: five ways to build more wellness into a busy schedule
Regularly investing in your mental and physical health is necessary to develop the foundation and resources you need to comfortably manage responsibilities and stressful situations.
The vital connection between emotional intelligence and well-being — Part 2: Strategies to grow your personal emotional intelligence competencies
People who are successful at work aren’t just smart — they have high emotional intelligence (EQ). Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recognize our own feelings and those of others, and to manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
The vital connection between emotional intelligence and well-being — Part 1: Understanding emotional intelligence and why it matters
High EQ is especially important for those who work in emotionally demanding occupations such as healthcare. In veterinary medicine, this is particularly true in companion animal practice.
Self-care practices and depression, anxiety, and stress scores in veterinary students during a semester
Encouraging certain self-care practices among preclinical veterinary students has the potential to enhance their mental health and should be considered part of a veterinary school curriculum.
Improving help-seeking for mental health among veterinarians and veterinary students
Concerns about the mental well-being of veterinary professionals is increasing amidst research conveying that the mental health of veterinarians and veterinary students is poorer than the comparable general population.
Nature, nurture, and mental health. Part 3: Living your best life
This is the third article of a 3-part series delving into the influence of nature and nurture on mental health.
Nature, nurture, and mental health. Part 2: The influence of life experience
This is the second article of a 3-part series delving into the influence of nature and nurture on mental health.
Nature, nurture, and mental health Part 1: The influence of genetics, psychology, and biology
This is the first article of a 3-part series delving into the influence of nature and nurture on mental health.