TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Attachment loss and trauma: A descriptive phenomenological analysis of suicidality and depression in veterinarians
JO  - Psychological trauma: theory, research, practice, and policy
A1  - Waters, Dana
A1  - Barnhart, Gwendolyn
A1  - Cowan, Jessica
A1  - Randall, Chelsea
A1  - Wright, Leja
A1  - Zinn, Bonnie
A1  - Woehler, Lori
SP  - 1237
EP  - 1245
VL  - 14
IS  - 7
N2  - OBJECTIVE: Suicidality and depression are disproportionately prevalent among veterinarians. Researchers for this study sought to explore the lived experiences of veterinarians in order to better identify the factors that contribute to this phenomenon.  METHOD: Using a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach, small animal veterinarians in the greater Seattle area were interviewed and provided their respective occupational experiences as they related to depression, suicidality, and coping.  RESULTS: Analysis of the interviews revealed attachment loss and trauma to be primary factors contributing to veterinary depression and suicidality.  CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide the basis for future research and trauma-informed interventions to reduce distress and suicidality in this population. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1942-9681
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tra0000544
ID  - ref1
ER  -