05/05/2025
May 5th-May 11th is Mental Health Week! 🧠 It is observed across Canada to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote open conversations about mental wellbeing.
In memory of Alek, a valued VetStrategy team member who lost his battle with depression in 2021, VetStrategy launched Aleks’ Promise—a national initiative to support mental health and reduce the daily stressors faced by animal health professionals. Keeping Aleks’ Promise means greeting everyone who walks through our doors with empathy, grace, and patience. It’s about lifting each other up so our hospitals remain safe, supportive spaces for all. Together, we can honour Alek’s legacy by carrying kindness wherever we go. 💙
This Mental Health Week, let’s take a moment to check in—with ourselves and each other. Prioritize small, meaningful steps: eat well, stay active (bonus points if it’s with your pet!), ask for help when you need it, and don’t forget to take a break. Every action matters in building a healthier, more supportive community. 🐕🦺🐈