Chair: Chelsea Van Thof, V19
"During my clinical year I struggled with my mental health and didn't really feel I had the tools or resources I needed to cope with these types of challenges. Although we were encouraged to practice wellness, it was difficult to take advantage of events or resources offered by Tufts, due to our demanding schedules. I felt that I had to keep pushing through until graduation, when things would presumably get better, rather than address these feelings and challenges head on. When I graduated, I didn't want to forget the difficulties I had during my time as a student - I wanted to try and ensure that no rising third year would have to endure any issue they were facing, alone. This was the main reason for my decision to start the Wellness Committee for alumni. I hope that through our committee's work, students can enter clinics feeling more prepared for the mental health challenges that may come, and that the wellness of recent graduates can flourish as a result of these efforts." - Chelsea Van Thof V19, committee founder and chair
Ways to get involved
Please contact vetalumni@tufts.edu for more information.
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