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. 2022 Jul 29;9:888189. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.888189

Table 3.

Panel discussion outcomes of the MWB webinar.

Statements General outcomes
What have you seen that is working, in terms of supporting mental health and wellbeing amongst the veterinary team? Why do you think it is effective? - Improve our veterinary work culture
- Destigmatization, improve help seeking behavior
- Evaluation of programs and quantification of intervention impact
How do we better communicate the skills required to be a successful veterinarian to potential vet students before starting and better support them through veterinary school? - Change of environment instead of increasing resilience
- Veterinary specialists as role models
- Undergraduate training in mental health literacy
- Peer-to-peer groups to support young vet's MWB
How can veterinary associations assist employers in their efforts to provide a mentally healthy workplace with the demands of clients and the reality of the job? - MWB support should be available and managed on national level
- Focus on compulsory CPD, skills building,
- Veterinary well-being awards to reward employers
If we had to focus our efforts in one area, what do you think it should be? - Focus on the issues of staff well-being and encouraging others to replicate what their colleagues have started successfully