Mental Health Awareness Week
April 27-May 1, 2026
LSU Vet Med's Office of Wellbeing is hosting a series of events for Mental Health Awareness Week open to all students, house officers, staff, faculty and graduate students of LSU Vet Med.
Thank you to Alliance Animal Health, our Snack Sponsor for the week.
April 27 from 12 to 1 p.m. in VMED 1211: The Bayou Auditorium
Communication, Confidence and Efficiency: Skills You Can Start Building Now for a Successful Future
Speaker: Dr. Toots Banner
Success in veterinary medicine depends on much more than medical knowledge. Strong communication, professional confidence, and efficient work habits are essential skills that shape how you care for patients, collaborate with teams, and build trust with clients. The good news is that these skills can be developed early—starting now as a veterinary student.
LBVM CE approved for DVMs and RVTs.
Registration required. Hannah Q provided to the first 80 participants that register.
Thank you to our sponsor:
April 28 from 12 to 1 p.m. in VMED 1211 The Bayou Auditorium
Taking Care of Your Mental Health as a Vet Student and Beyond
Speaker: Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
LBVM CE approved for DVMs and RVTs.
Registration required. CAVA provided to the first 80 participants that register.
Thank you to our sponsors
April 29 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in VMED 1205
Take a creative break during this new monthly artmaking series! Open to all students, interns, residents, staff, and faculty, Art Break for All provides a stress-free environment to explore art, connect with colleagues, and take a well-deserved breather. Whether you're a doodler, painter, or simply curious, all are welcome—no previous art experience is required.
Registration required. Honey Baked Ham provided to the first 80 participants that register.
Thank you to our sponsor
April 30 from 12 to 1 p.m. in VMED 1211 The Bayou Auditorium
Lunch and Learn: Mindfulness
Speaker: Dr. Gerardo Navas
This presentation provides an overview of mindfulness as a practical clinical skill, including what it is (and is not), why it matters for early-career veterinarians, and how it can be applied to support decision-making, communication, and managing stress in high-pressure situations.
LBVM CE approved for DVMs and RVTs.
Registration required. La Madeleine’s provided to the first 80 participants that register.
Thank you to our sponsor
April 30 from 3:15 to 4:15pm or 4:30 to 5:50pm in VMED 1211 The Bayou Auditorium
Yoga with Mary Claire Deloney-Salvaggio
Registration required. The first 100 to RSVP will receive a free branded yoga mat.
Thank you to our sponsor
May 1 from 12 to 1 p.m. in VMED 1211 The Bayou Auditorium
Managing Mental Wellness and Mindset in Clinical Practice when Dealing with Difficult Clients
Speaker: Dr. Logan Curtis
This presentation discusses navigating challenges and obstacles in certain cases with clients of different varieties, focusing on case examples with presentations where there is either a challenging medical case and / or clients with special considerations, wishes, requests, or demeanors and different ways to approach them to produce successful outcomes with satisfaction. All this while maintaining a healthy mindset and minimizing stress to yourself.
LBVM CE approved for DVMs and RVTs.
Registration required. Chick-fil-A provided to the first 80 participants that register.
Thank you to our sponsor
