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.

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Oxford Brookes researchers to host webinar on MMI-funded project into alcohol use

In January 2026, researchers from Oxford Brookes will be hosting a webinar on the results of their alcoho...

19 Dec 2025

Participants sought for research on wellbeing in veterinary workplaces

The University of Manchester’s Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) and Birkbeck, University of London are underta...

04 Feb 2026

RCVS supports practices on suicide prevention with new PSS requirements

04 Feb 2026

MMI mental health research grant applications now open

15 Jan 2026

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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.

Research symposiums

Are you passionate about advancing knowledge and the understanding of mental health in the veterinary professions?