Discover – Trauma And Stress Lead To Mental Health Struggles Among Veterinarians And The Profession Is Becoming Increasingly Aware Of The Issue
By Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi
Public health researchers are trying to better understand how trauma within the profession can lead to suicidal depression, hoping for prevention programs to then target the problem. One concern is that if veterinarians don’t receive help, then the profession might go into crisis. The U.S. is already experiencing a veterinarian shortage, and an increase in psychological distress might make it worse.