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 |