Podcasts Health Bunny Hugs and Mental Health 91. Laura, Erin, Kristy - Why working in the field of animal wellness is mentally daunting

91. Laura, Erin, Kristy - Why working in the field of animal wellness is mentally daunting

Published: April 22, 2023, 2:18 p.m.

Did you know nearly 70%\xa0of veterinarians have lost a colleague or peer to suicide? Did you know a recent study suggested that annual incidence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in animal shelter employees is five times higher than the national average? Laura Zmud, a social worker and Family Ties Coordinator with SPCA, Erin Jellow, a veterinary technician, and Kristy Mason, a former animal shelter director, try to shed some light on why it is so mentally daunting to work in the field of animal wellness. \n

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Topics in this episode include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD

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