Royal Canin North America veterinarian takes on mental health issues in the industry

Female veterinarians were 3.5 times as likely, and male veterinarians were 2.1 times as likely, to die from suicide as the general population, according to a study published in JAVMA in January 2019 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These staggering statistics don't convey the heartache of those affected by the numbers.

Dr. Genie Bishop, a veterinarian who resides in Granbury, Texas, had two colleagues from her veterinary school and another close friend die by suicide and has since turned her grief into action.

Bishop, scientific affairs manager with Royal Canin North America, has devoted her personal and professional life to providing resources for the veterinary industry to help eradicate the mental health challenges that plague veterinary professionals. According to a news release from Royal Canin, this led her to seek a Veterinary Human Support Certificate from the University of Tennessee, which was a year-long intensive study program.

In the news release, Bishop said that she has lost too many friends and colleagues to suicide.

“If by reaching one person through a seminar, article, or resource, I can help them cope with a crisis, it is more than worth it," she said.

Royal Canin, a division of Mars, Incorporated, has invested in significant resources to help assist in improving mental wellness across the industry, including mental wellness continuing education (CE) talks and award-winning modules.

The company has committed to continue supporting the industry that is so critical to pets and the people who love them through other resources as well. One of the resources, a mental wellness toolkit, was created in conjunction with a veterinary social worker, raising funds to support Not One More Vet, and developing a website with mental health resources for veterinary professionals.

"I am so grateful that Royal Canin recognized the incredible need and puts such an emphasis on helping to combat this troubling trend,” said Bishop. “We have created such impactful programs that I am certain we have saved and will continue to save lives."

To access some of the free resources provided by Royal Canin, visit https://my.royalcanin.com/mental-wellness.

About Royal Canin USA

Royal Canin USA, a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated is a leader in science-based cat and dog health nutrition. Founded by a veterinarian in 1968, Royal Canin has more than 50 years of experience in delivering individualized nutritional solutions. In collaboration with an expert team of nutritionists, breeders and veterinarians from around the world, Royal Canin places cats and dogs at the central point of the innovation process. The Royal Canin product line offers a range of diets based on size, age, breed, lifestyle and therapeutic requirements. Royal Canin diets are available at veterinary hospitals and pet specialty stores nationwide. To learn more about Royal Canin, visit www.royalcanin.com

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