Mental health is a vital part of the One Health paradigm because our interactions with animals and our communal environments directly shape our well-being. Thus, for this One Health advocate, mental health is a valuable topic to address, especially in the veterinary profession when suicide rates are among the highest of all professions.

Our health and well-being ultimately impact our ability to empathize with our patients and pet-parents, make rational decisions, limit medical errors, handle challenging communications, and, ultimately, improve health outcomes. The mental well-being of all staff, not just veterinarians and technicians, remains key to a healthy work environment.