This infographic contains more statistics on the mental health issues veterinarians face both in the United States and Australia.
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The stats:
- Veterinarians are up to 4 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population (this is applicable to the UK and Australia)
- In Australia, one vet dies by suicide every 12 weeks
- A survey of 11,000 American veterinarians in 2014 found:
- 9% had severe psychological stress
- 31% had experienced depressive episodes
- 17% had experienced suicidal ideation since leaving vet school
Factors that contribute to these statistics include:
- Compassion fatigue
- Difficult client interactions
- Online attacks
- Financial burdens
- Overwork
- Burnout
The Veterinary Mental Health Crisis with Statistics – Infographic
An infographic with various veterinarian mental health statistics, risk compared to the general population, and prevalence of suicidal ideation.
Version: v.202104102345
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