10/10/2026
🌍 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 🌍 (TW)
Saving the people who save our animals. 🐾
In Australia, veterinarians have been reported to be up to four times more likely to die by su***de than the general population. Behind this statistic is a wider industry of dedicated professionals, across all roles, who face the emotional demands, pressures and challenges that come with caring for animals and the people who love them. Every day, veterinary teams show up for the animals we love. We celebrate their recoveries, comfort them through difficult moments and help their families say goodbye. We give our time, our energy and so much of our hearts to caring for others.
But behind the scrubs are people, too. People who feel, who struggle, who carry the emotional weight of difficult decisions and who deserve the same compassion they give so freely.
Today, we shine a light on mental health in the veterinary industry and raise awareness through Sophie’s Legacy. Sophie’s story highlights the very real pressures faced by veterinary professionals, including demanding workloads, staff shortages and abuse from clients. Her legacy is a call for change, a reminder that caring for those who care for our animals must be a priority.
This World Mental Health Day, we encourage everyone to:
🐾 Be kind and respectful to your veterinary team.
💙 Remember that behind every clinical decision is a person doing their best.
🤍 Check in on your colleagues and friends even a simple “Are you okay?” can open an important conversation.
🫶 Help create a profession where asking for support is encouraged and no one feels they have to struggle alone.
Because our vets, nurses and support teams are more than their jobs. They are people, too and they matter. 💙
Learn more about Sophie’s Legacy and how you can help make a difference:
https://sophieslegacy.com
Sophie's Legacy
