Shelter veterinarians are at high risk for developing
depression, and many spay - neuter veterinarians possess demographic risk factors that may place them at greater risk
than other veterinarians for experiencing
depression, burnout, compassion fatigue, or suicidal
ideation.1 Per the Association of Shelter Veterinarians» 2016 Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay - Neuter Programs, workplaces should strive to create a safe, supportive environment in which mental health issues are not stigmatized.
For example, 6 months of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)(an abbreviated form of year - long DBT) was shown to be effective for reducing non-suicidal self - injury, suicide
ideation,
depression and hopelessness.3 In addition, highly «personalised» integrated psychotherapeutic approaches may be more beneficial
than adherence to a particular theoretical model of therapy.
Youth with co-occurring ADHD and
depression experience more serious impairments and worse developmental outcomes
than those with either disorder alone, including increased rates of suicidal
ideation and suicide completion.