Exploring mental health in veterinary students: common stressors and effective coping strategies: a narrative review

IntroductionVeterinary students face significant challenges impacting their mental health and wellbeing. The rigorous academic curriculum, high expectations, and demanding clinical training create an environment of intense pressure and constant stress. This review explores the demographic and psycho...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Main Authors:	Rahib K. Islam, Emily K. Cobb, Hannah K. McCowan, Kylie Watson, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Anjali Chandra, Warda Mohiuddin, Karen Gruszynski, Amanda H. Wilkerson, John J. Dascanio, Robert E. Davis, Vinayak K. Nahar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Subjects:	veterinary students mental health stress anxiety depression coping strategies
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1470022/full

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