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Alcohol-related stigma within the UK veterinary profession
Olivia Cormier1, Jennifer Seddon1
1Centre for Psychological Research, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.
The Veterinary Record
|August 16, 2024
Summary
Problem drinking is normalized in the UK veterinary profession, negatively impacting mental health. Stigma and fear of regulatory body involvement prevent veterinarians from seeking help.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Occupational Health
- Mental Health
Background:
- Veterinarians exhibit poorer mental health and higher alcohol consumption than the general population.
- This study investigates the perceptions and experiences of problem drinking within the UK veterinary profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the culture of drinking and its impact on mental health among UK veterinarians.
- To identify barriers to help-seeking for problem drinking in the veterinary profession.
Main Methods:
- Online semi-structured interviews were conducted with practicing veterinarians in the UK.
- Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- 41% of 17 interviewed veterinarians reported personal experience with problem drinking.
- A normalized culture of drinking to cope was identified, negatively impacting mental health and increasing self-stigma.
- Stigma and fear of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) involvement deterred help-seeking.
Conclusions:
- Alcohol-related stigma and fear of RCVS intervention are significant barriers to veterinarians seeking help for problem drinking.
- These barriers may negatively affect the mental health of veterinarians.
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