Notes from the field: prevalence of risk factors for suicide among veterinarians - United States, 2014

Randall J Nett; Tracy K Witte; Stacy M Holzbauer; Brigid L Elchos; Enzo R Campagnolo; Karl J Musgrave; Kris K Carter; Katie M Kurkjian; Cole Vanicek; Daniel R O'Leary; Kerry R Pride; Renee H Funk; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Notes from the field: prevalence of risk factors for suicide among veterinarians - United States, 2014

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2015 Feb 13;64(5):131-2.

Authors

Randall J Nett, Tracy K Witte, Stacy M Holzbauer, Brigid L Elchos, Enzo R Campagnolo, Karl J Musgrave, Kris K Carter, Katie M Kurkjian, Cole Vanicek, Daniel R O'Leary, Kerry R Pride, Renee H Funk; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

PMID: 25674997
PMCID: PMC4584691

Abstract

Veterinarians are believed to be at increased risk for suicide compared with the general population. Few data on the occurrence of suicidal behavior and suicide risk factors among U.S. veterinarians are available. Veterinarians participating in two wellness summits held during September 2013 concluded that more research is needed on veterinarians and their mental health.

MeSH terms

Adult
Depression / epidemiology
Female
Humans
Male
Prevalence
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Risk Factors
Stress, Psychological / epidemiology
Suicidal Ideation
Suicide / psychology*
Suicide, Attempted / statistics & numerical data
United States / epidemiology
Veterinarians / psychology*
Veterinarians / statistics & numerical data