Suicidal behaviour and psychosocial problems in veterinary surgeons: a systematic review

Belinda Platt, Keith Hawton, Sue Simkin, Richard J Mellanby

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Rates of suicide are elevated among veterinary surgeons in several countries, yet little is known about contributory factors. We have conducted a systematic review of studies investigating suicidal behaviour and psychosocial problems in veterinary surgeons.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)223-40
Number of pages18
JournalSocial Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
Volume47
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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