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12/05/2017
Why Do So Many Veterinarians Attempt Suicide?
OVMA executive director Jack Advent addresses this issue
Animals in distress. Life-and-death decisions. Demanding pet owners. Veterinarians experience these and other difficult situations on a daily basis, and it is affecting their emotional and mental health.
Local advocates have taken notice and are implementing a number of initiatives focused on educating veterinarians about the risk of depression and the things they can do to maintain their well-being.
The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association focused on the importance of wellness at a recent conference.
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