A cross-national study on mental health, psychological distress and suicidal ideation among veterinarians in multiple European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The suicide rate among veterinarians is alarmingly high, being twice that of other medical professionals and four times that of the general population. This study examined the occurrence of suicidal thoughts, tendencies, and mental health challenges among veterinarians in Hungary, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and from other Northern-European countries (Norway, Denmark and Estonia).

Methods

An online questionnaire of 55 items was developed and distributed between July 2021 and February 2022. A total of 724 veterinarians participated: 236 from Hungary, 218 from Finland, 157 from Sweden, 77 from Germany, 26 from Estonia, 5 each from Denmark and Norway. Factors such as country, age, gender, weekly working hours, job position and length of annual leave were assessed. Data

SUBMITTER: Mate M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477011 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature