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Suicide Awareness in Honour of World Suicide Prevention Day
Merck Animal Health and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) “Time to Talk about Mental Health in Vet Med” Campaign and the Centre for Suicide Prevention are hosting a webinar: Suicide Awareness in Honour of World Suicide Prevention Day.
Join us to learn more about the myths and facts of suicide, who is impacted and why, best practices for suicide prevention, as well as a 4-step model for beginning a conversation with someone we may be worried about, whether in our workplace, home, or community.
In support of the Time to Talk about Mental Health in Vet Med awareness campaign, this webinar is available and free to all veterinarians, student veterinarians, RVTs, student RVTs, and all veterinary workplace staff. You do not need to be a CVMA member to attend. CE certificates will be available.
Please contact Dr. Kathy Keil, Director, Veterinary Wellness and DEI, at kkeil@cvma-acmv.org if you have any questions.
Note: A mental health expert will be available as a safety support resource for one-on-one text or chat during the webinar..
Jenna Wrap, HSW Diploma
Jenna Wray is the Engagement Coordinator at the Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) in Calgary, Alberta, an education branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. With the committed team at CSP, Jenna works to reduce stigma and increase awareness of suicide prevention through education & training. Jenna holds a Diploma in Human Services from Okanagan College. She began her career supporting individuals with diverse abilities and has worked with CSP since 2020. Jenna has both personal and professional experiences with suicide and has been an advocate for mental health awareness throughout her career and in life.