Vets in Mind

Providing quality information about mental health and wellness for the veterinary community

New study aims to identify sector suicide risk factors

A vet and mental health researcher has launched a new study that aims to shed fresh light on factors that may affect the risk of suicide within the sector. Clinicians and students – both with and without experience of suicidal thinking – are being invited to participate in the study […]

Vets in Mind welcomes a new Trustee, Professor Jason Spendelow

Vets in Mind welcomes a new Trustee, Professor Jason Spendelow! Jason is qualified is a clinical and coaching psychologist. He has been working with for more than 15 years with clients in a range of public, private, and corporate organisations. He holds a PhD  and is a Professor of Clinical […]

MMI calls on mental health researchers to apply for new veterinary mental health grant programme

Today, Thursday 15 August 2024, we have launched our new veterinary mental health research grant programme and are calling upon mental health researchers to consider applying. The programme, which aims to drive change that will positively impact mental health in the veterinary sector, offers two new research grants. The first is […]

Veterinary professionals invited to attend free self-compassion webinar

MMI are inviting veterinary professionals to attend a free online webinar about self-compassion, presented by previous Mind Matters research grant recipient Dr Katherine Wakelin, Clinical Psychologist, and supported by Sarah Corthorne, trainee Clinical Psychologist. The online webinar, taking place from 7-8pm on Tuesday 3 September 2024, will discuss the importance […]

Become a Mental Health First Aider with MMI

This October, MMI are offering veterinary professionals the opportunity to become Mental Health First Aiders to help support the mental health of their friends and colleagues.  There are currently two different courses being made available – one open course for all within the professions (delivered and certified by Mental Health First […]