Mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Recent initiative to increase awareness of stress and mental health issues among members of our profession is well-founded. Studies show a suicide rate amongst veterinarians approaching 7 times the general population and high levels of anxiety and depression. I have worked with real veterinarians who have experienced what the statistics are telling us and I believe that the time has come to educate veterinarians about the wide range of proven individual self-care techniques that are available. This article will focus on mindfulness.