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JodiSansone
Community Member
This is a beautiful interaction, and I am very curious about the insights behind the data for these professionals. Thank you for sharing it.
AliciaSloan-5d2
3 years agoCommunity Member
Thank you, Jodi. These statistics are compiled from a growing body of research into veterinary profession suicide risk. It's the "perfect storm" that leads to an increased risk, factors that are detailed here: https://www.nomv.org/2021/09/12/the-veterinary-mental-health-crisis-part-1-of-2-the-root-of-the-problem%E2%80%8B/
Aside from risk of death by suicide, they have significantly higher rates of mental health issues, depression, and suicidal ideation: https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/10.2460/javma.247.8.945
Aside from risk of death by suicide, they have significantly higher rates of mental health issues, depression, and suicidal ideation: https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/10.2460/javma.247.8.945