Subject: Let’s breakdown isolation and treat depression!
From: Brian Mc Erlean
Sent: Monday, 10 September 2012 4:18 PM
To: YOU!
Hi all
Please find attached some information you might like to pass on to your colleagues in WA and perhaps keep on file.
It is World Suicide Prevention Week and as a profession we top the Western Australian suicide statistics in conjunction with Aboriginal youth.
In addition to the attached information (WA-info-sheet Flier For Suicide Prevention Week) we have our own AVA site which is open to members and non-members (thank you AVA for opening the Vethealth section to all veterinarians).
www.ava.com.au/resources/vethealth
There is also great information in the UK site www.vetlife.org.uk
It is not all bad news. There are now many veterinarians, researchers and health professionals working on suicide prevention and I know AVA WA President Paul Davey is a firm supporter.
Consider becoming a mentor or help in distributing information to colleagues who may still be reluctant to talk to anyone about their issues. Help breakdown isolation.
Remember the pathway for those in trouble is: GP with an interest in mental health, clinical psychologist +/- counsellor. Attending workshops is another avenue.
Stay sane and happy! If you need any additional information email or phone.
Dr Brian Mc Erlean MVB MRCVS
Australian Veterinary Association Community Coordinator WA
One Life Suicide Prevention Strategy
Mob: 043 356 1922
H. 08 9296 4887
