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German veterinary students face higher risks of depression and suicide. Low reward and high overcommitment in studies are key predictors, highlighting the need for mental health support in veterinary education.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • German veterinary students exhibit elevated risks for depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide compared to the general population.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively assessed demographic and study-specific risk factors in this cohort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify demographic and study-related risk factors associated with depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide risk among German veterinary students.
  • To inform the development of targeted mental health interventions within veterinary medical schools.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 913 German veterinary students (90.7% female).
  • Data collected included demographics, study conditions, depression, suicidal ideation, suicide risk, Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI), and motivation.
  • Hierarchical logistic regression analyses were performed to determine significant predictors.

Main Results:

  • Low reward and high overcommitment emerged as the most significant predictors for depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide risk.
  • Factors such as timing of study choice, entrance qualification, group learning, peer competition, lecturer expectations, and transparency of requirements were also significantly associated with mental health outcomes.
  • Variance explanation was highest for depression, followed by suicidal ideation and suicide risk.

Conclusions:

  • The study identifies critical risk factors contributing to poor mental health in veterinary students.
  • Findings underscore the necessity for tailored prevention and intervention strategies in veterinary education to enhance student well-being.