Tackling mental health problems in US vets
"Overall, we propose greater cross talk between human health care professionals and veterinary health care workers."
One health approach proposed to share ideas about wellness.
US research carried out over the past year indicates worryingly high rates of mental health problems in veterinary professionals and students. One group of researchers is hoping to tackle the issue using a 'one health' approach. There are also plans to develop cohorts of vets to evaluate outcomes.
Much of the work has led on from a study published last year in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). Principal co-investigator Randall Nett shared some of the key findings at a recent roundtable meeting in Illnois.
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Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.
