Move for Mental Wellness
Movement Weeks End on May 21, 2022
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About Move for Mental Wellness
Move for Mental Wellness is a month-long voluntary virtual event beginning May 1, 2022, across all Heartland practices to highlight the critical link between physical and mental wellness.
On May 4, the event will begin with a virtual kick-off event.
Beginning May 8, there will be two consecutive “Movement Weeks” to promote the physical wellness component of the event.
Details
Participants may choose to participate individually or as a team, and they may choose their form of movement and document the completion. (Aka: Snap a selfie!)
Activities can be decided by the participant and count as participation as long as it’s documented! The participant then uploads their movement here on the microsite.
The movement weeks conclude on May 21.
Receive a raffle ticket for every submission you make to the gallery. Redeem these tickets for your chance to win prizes!
April
Registration opens
May
Kick-Off Virtual Event
12pm – 1pm CST
May
Movement Weeks
May
Celebratory Lunch & Learn with Dr. Melanie Goble from NOMV
12pm – 1pm CST
What are the goals of this event?
Increase team member awareness of the connection between physical and mental wellness.
Increase team member understanding of where and how to access mental wellness support.
Foster collective community through the common goal of all practices supporting mental wellness through physical activity.
Increase awareness of organizations in the veterinary industry who support and advocate for team members’ mental wellness.
Wellness Resources
Explore our library of wellness resources by clicking on your desired category on the Wellness Wheel.
About the Wellness Wheel
This Wellness Wheel is a representation that shows how all aspects of our lives can impact our overall wellness at any given time. For example, giving all of our energy to our work can cause our mental, physical and spiritual health to suffer, and will create imbalance in our “wheel.” In order to make overall wellness a priority and to create a balanced “wheel,” it is our objective as an organization to provide tools that can support you in all areas of your life.
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Participation Gallery
During the Movement Weeks (May 8- May 21), submit your activities to the Participation Gallery to receive a raffle ticket. You will receive one ticket per upload. Thanks for participating!
Multiple participants for an event require multiple uploads for raffle tickets.
Prizes
All Move for Mental Wellness event registrants are automatically entered into a raffle to win amazing prizes! Raffle tickets are awarded in two ways:
Registering for the Move for Mental Wellness Event grants you one ticket.
Additional tickets are awarded to participation gallery uploads. Each time a participant uploads, they are given an additional ticket.
What You Can Win
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Understand your body in a whole new way with a 24/7 wearable health monitor that helps you optimize your day. From your sleep to strain to stress, WHOOP tracks it all to help you make the right choices. Enjoy your new WHOOP band and 12 Month Membership!
$300 value
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Wear the Apple Watch SE to help keep you connected, active, healthy, and safe. Advanced sensors can track all the ways you move and measure your favorite workouts!
$279 value
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From jamming out to your favorite tunes or catching up with friends while on the go, you’ll love wearing the new Apple AirPods! Both AirPods and the MagSafe Charging Case are rated IPX4 sweat and water-resistant, have a long battery life, and optimized sound.
$200 value
Calm Kit
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“Calm” App Membership for 1 year ($160 value), Meditation Candle Set + Heated Eye Massager
In need of some R & R? Feel restored with our “Calm Kit” which includes a 1-Year membership to the Calm App, curated meditation candle set from Brooklyn Candle Studio, and heated eye massager.
Walk + Wag Bundle
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$120 value Bala Bangles + Foggy Dog Walk Set + Hands Free Leash
You and your furry friend will be the most stylish duo on the block with our Walk + Wag Bundle! Match your pet with a bandana + scrunchie from Foggy Dog and walk hands-free in a Zee.Dog leash – looking to make your walk even more fashionable? Put on a pair of 1lb. Bala Bangles to add a constant but comfortable resistance to your walk!
Event FAQs
Still have some questions? If our FAQ didn’t quite cover them, don’t hesitate to send us an email.
Is participation mandatory?
No, participation is completely voluntary.
How can we participate?
You can participate as a group, as a whole practice team, individually, or a combination of all three. Even with other practices.
* Be mindful at the practice level some individuals may not want to do the group events — no pressure.
What kind of activities can we do?
- RDOs will have a resource kit of ideas to discuss with their teams.
- Any kind of movement would count. In reality, some of your practices may already be doing things that support physical and mental wellness, either intentionally or not.
- After April 4th, resources will also be posted on the microsite and sent via email to registrants.
How do we show our participation and communicate during the event?
Once you have registered on the microsite, you can submit a picture (AKA selfie) to the Microsite. We will also have a HVP email specific for the event: [email protected]
If I have an idea for a team activity who should I talk to?
Please speak with your Practice Manager or Regional Director of Operations.
How can I tell how many tickets I have?
You receive a single ticket for every upload you make to the gallery and for registration. (For example, registering and five uploads to the gallery gives you six raffle tickets.)
Veterinary Specific Organizations
About NOMV
NOMV is the leader in veterinary mental health and advocates to transform the status of mental wellness within the profession so veterinary professionals can survive and thrive through education, resources, and support. NOMV provides the necessary support to all members of veterinary teams and students who are struggling or considering suicide. Learn more…
About the VIN Foundation
The VIN Foundation is a team of humans passionate about supporting the veterinary community and the animals we love by providing resources. These resources help veterinarians thrive so they can help animals and those who care for them. Each resource is available to all veterinarians and veterinary students at no cost and is regularly updated with the most current information. Learn more…
For questions about the event, resources that would be helpful, or for help navigating the microsite please email [email protected].
Important Contacts for Times of Crisis
Important Contacts for Times of Crisis
EAP Program Details
Crisis Information
crisistextline.org
…or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
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