Exploring mental health in veterinary students: common stressors and effective coping strategies: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Veterinary students face significant challenges impacting their mental health and wellbeing. The rigorous academic curriculum, high expectations, and demanding clinical training create an environment of intense pressure and constant stress. This review explores the demographic and psychosocial variables influencing mental health outcomes, highlighting common stressors and coping strategies.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, CAB Abstracts, and Google Scholar. Studies published up to 2021 involving veterinary students were included. Twenty-one peer-reviewed studies met the inclusion criteria. Demographic data, stressors, mental health measures, and coping strategies were extracted and analyzed. Studies focused on various mental hea

SUBMITTER: Islam RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11866424 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature