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Mind Matters Initiative (MMI)

The Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) is funded and run by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). It aims to address mental health and wellbeing issues across the veterinary professions. 

RCVS Chief Executive Officer Lizzie Lockett
RCVS Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer Lloyd Emeka

The 5th RCVS Mind Matters Mental Health Research Symposium

The fifth annual RCVS Mind Matters Mental Health Research Symposium brought together researchers, clinicians, educators and veterinary professionals to share the latest insights into mental health and wellbeing across the profession.

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MMI International Vital Transitions project

The Vital Transitions project brings together key representatives from international veterinary organisations with responsibility for supporting early career veterinary professionals to explore how they can nurture the shift from education and training to a veterinary professional's first working position.

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Research

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Research grants

Our research grants fund studies into crucial mental health and wellbeing issues. Find details of this year's application process. 
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Research projects

Through the Mind Matters Initiative, we've funded research projects exploring critical areas of veterinary mental health.
RCVS Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer Lloyd Emeka

Research symposiums

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