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The high prevalence of depression and suicide in the veterinary profession are well documented. As a practical measure to promote the help and support available to individuals the British Veterinary Association’s Members’ Services Group has devised a Vet Helpline sticker which is being sent out with the Veterinary Record of 20 February.

The suicide rate within the veterinary profession is around four times higher than in the general population and around twice that of other high risk groups including farmers and medical practitioners. Research has shown that long hours, the risk of professional mistakes and rising client expectation and administrative work lead to high levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms.
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