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The Power of Asking – R U OK? Day is 10 September

The connection between R U OK? Day and suicide prevention is simple but powerful: conversations save lives.  Research evaluating the R U OK? campaign found that people exposed to campaign messages and activities were up to […]

Changing the Narrative on Suicide

The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” and has the call to action “Start the Conversation.” The campaign encourages communities to challenge myths, reduce stigma and foster open, […]

Proactive Leadership: Don’t Wait Until They Break

How would you react if a leader in your professional network encouraged you to call the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

If you are a leader – when should you suggest someone contact the EAP?

For one AVA member, a chance phone call with an industry leader who felt confident and comfortable to suggest this, saved their life.

What’s happening with THRIVE: Wellbeing support, survey and CST

Welcome to 2026! It’s a big year for THRIVE with our flagship Cultivating Safe Teams program expanding to pilot the next tier to the program, CST Action, and the return of the AVA | THRIVE Community Wellbeing Survey to deliver updated data on the state of mental health and wellbeing of the veterinary sector.

Building safe, supportive teams: AVA’s CST AWARE Program

October marks both Mental Health Month and Safe Work Month – a time to reflect on how we can build healthier, safer workplaces. Within the veterinary profession, the THRIVE Cultivating Safe Teams (CST) AWARE program plays a vital role in creating a culture that supports psychological health and safety and helps workplaces meet their psychosocial safety legal requirements