Stress, Pressure and Resilience

Stress is a natural response to challenges, but when prolonged, it can take a serious toll on health and wellbeing. This informative webinar will explore the concept of stress, its evolutionary roots, and the physiological effects of both acute and chronic stress. We will examine how stress manifests physically, emotionally, and behaviorally, as well as its impact on long-term health. Participants will also gain insight into the role of personality and lifestyle in stress management, the common causes of stress within their profession, and how stress differs from pressure. Finally, we will introduce the concept of resilience and discuss practical strategies for strengthening it. Join us to develop a deeper understanding of stress and learn how to build resilience for a healthier, more balanced life.

Veronika Smart

Veterinary Surgeon

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Veronika graduated from the University of Cambridge and worked in Madagascar for the first five years of her career as an ambulatory equine veterinary surgeon and lecturer at the University of Antananarivo. Since returning to the UK, Veronika made the transition to small animal practice and continues to work as a GP vet. She is a Mental Health First Aider and holds a Level 5 Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness and is the founder of Mentavet, an Instagram page and enterprise devoted to improving satisfaction and wellbeing in the veterinary profession. Veronika is a mother to two girls and is passionate about improving accessibility to flexible and family-friendly working in our increasingly feminised profession. MRCVS, Mentavet founder and content creator