Strategies for Staff Health and Wellbeing in The Veterinary Clinic/Hospital
Suzie McLean BPsych (Hons) MAP (Organisational); CertIV VN
What is an indicator that someone may be struggling with their mental health?
Correct Answer - (e)
a) Withdrawal from friends and colleagues
b) Irritability
c) A change in normal behaviour
d) Physical aches and pains
e) All of the above
Proactive coping strategies are (check all that apply)
Correct Answer -(a,c,e)
a) Exercising
b) Drinking alcohol at the end of a busy day
c) Creating and maintaining a support network
d) Venting to anyone that will listen
e) Debriefing with colleagues
What is an example of a wellbeing initiative at a team level?
Correct Answer -(b)
a) Working independently
b) Scheduled debrief with colleagues
c) Funded gym membership for all staff
d) Creating comfortable and functional workspaces
e) Access to an employee assistance program (EAP)
What is the AVERAGE time it takes to form new habits?
Correct Answer -(d)
a) 18 days
b) 30 days
c) 21 days
d) 66 days
e) 254 days
According to James Clear, what are the four (4) stages to forming habits?
Correct Answer -(c)
a) Trigger, Craving, Response, Reward
b) Cue, Motivation, Response, Reward
c) Cue, Craving, Response, Reward
d) Cue, Motivation, Behaviour, Outcome
e) Trigger, Craving, Behaviour, Outcome
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