The ULPGC measures the psychological well -being of students and veterinary teachers | ULPGC

The work has revealed that there is greater emotional discomfort among women in both groups

The ULPGC has carried out a study between The student body and the teaching staff of the Faculty of Veterinary To know the relationship between psychological well -being, substance consumption and the use of the Internet in these groups, which has revealed greater emotional discomfort among women and has identified the factors that most influence personal satisfaction.

Researchers from the Faculties of Veterinary and Health Sciencesbelonging to the ULPGC Toxicology Unit, together with experts from the Psychodelical Scientific Association, the Canarian Association for the Development of Health through care, the Center for Mr Research of Zurich, the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience of the Kings College of London y The Faculty of Psychology of the University of the Middle Atlanticthey have analyzed the results of an extensive survey based on the survey ages on alcohol and drugs of the Ministry of Health, which was answered by 226 subjects (177 students and 49 teachers)of which it follows that students have a higher prevalence of intensive consumption of alcohol and electronic cigarettes, and a little healthy relationship with the Internet, compared to teachers. In addition, women in both groups referred greater emotional discomfort and a more important need for psychological support.

In the student segment, 30% expressed their conviction of needing psychological help, and 20% said they did not have a safe space in which to expose their problems.

The authors emphasize that, now having empirical evidence on the level of emotional dissatisfaction of the veterinary student, with updated data, prevention and approach strategies can be designed more adjusted to real needs, implementing measures that help reduce the problematic consumption of substances and to promote healthy use of technology, at a time when concern for mental health occupies a highlight in the public agenda.

The magazine Healthcare He has published this study in a special issue dedicated to mental health in the veterinary professional group; They sign this work Irina Hernández Trujillowhose end of the end of degree is part of this study, Elisa Hernández ÁlvarezJaime Rojas Hernández, Lucas Fernández Borkel, Tobias fernández borkel, Domingo Quintana Hernández and Luis Alberto Henríquez Hernández.