CVMA offers cyberbullying and crisis communication management hotline to their members
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is offering 30 minutes of free consultation and advice for their members as part of ongoing efforts to provide cyberbullying and crisis communication resources.
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A 2023 survey from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) noted that 40% of AVMA’s members surveyed said “they or someone they work with has been a victim of cyberbullying in the workplace.” The study also mentions how cyberbullying for companion animal veterinarians increased by nearly 20% since 2014.
For those who are CVMA members, the hotline is open 24/7. The number to call is 800-643-9380.
The hotline is staffed by crisis-management experts from Bernstein Crisis Management. In addition to the hotline, CVMA also offers anonymous peer support through its Togetherall platform, which gives veterinarians and students a safe, confidential space to connect with colleagues and mental –health professionals around the clock.
You can learn more about the resources CVMA is offering and view the response flow chart they created to help you manage cyberbullying here.
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) also has resources to help you and your practice combat cyberbullying. AAHA’s course Cyberbullying in Practice: How Veterinary Teams Protect Minds and Mission is available on AAHA’s LMS.
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