Development of a mental health and wellbeing module for veterinary professional students

Project Overview

The Minding Your Wellbeing (MYW) programme is an evidence-based, mental health promotion programme recommended by the HSE, which focuses on self-care, resilience, mindfulness, and gratitude.

Collaborators from the NSRF, NOSP and HSE Mental Health and Wellbeing adapted and delivered the MYW programme as a mental wellbeing module for first-year veterinary science students.

Project Aims

This project aims to evaluate the impact of the module on students’ mental health and wellbeing awareness and skills and to explore students’ perspectives on the content and the appropriateness of the module.

Team Members Involved

Dr Eibhlin Walsh, Dr Cliodhna O’Brien, Dr Paul Corcoran.