Mental Health Care in Dentistry: A Trauma Informed Approach to Suicide Prevention
COURSE NUMBER: 645
Lara Mekhitarian, LMFT
Credit Hours:
1.5 Hour(s)
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Mental health conditions and life stressors are the leading cause of suicide amongst healthcare professionals, especially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Heightened depression resulting from sudden life changes has increased suicidali...
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Overview
Mental health conditions and life stressors are the leading cause of suicide amongst healthcare professionals, especially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Heightened depression resulting from sudden life changes has increased suicidality within dentistry and a lack of psychoeducation in prevention and treatment further increases the risk. The goal of this course is to help educate dental professionals in understanding the prevalence of untreated depression, trauma, and suicidality. Using a trauma-informed lens, this course will provide dental professionals with resources, strategies, and information to help decrease the risk factors when faced with trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students, Office Managers
Date Course Online:
Oct 8, 2020
Last Revision Date:
NA
Course Expiration Date:
Oct 7, 2023
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
153
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Develop a clear understanding of traumatic stress including symptoms, behaviors, and somatic impacts.
- Develop self-awareness in identifying the impacts of depression and trauma.
- Understand why suicidality is prevalent within the dentistry profession.
- Understand the difference between passive and active suicidal ideations.
- Develop individual coping, mindfulness, and self-care strategies.
- Understand the importance of a safety plan and collateral support.
- Develop strategies to support those around you struggling with depression.
Disclaimers
- P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
- Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.
Note: Registration is required to take test.
Author(s)
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
- Ms. Mekhitarian has no financial interests to disclose relating to the content of this presentation. She has no conflicts of interest associated with this course.
Lara Mekhitarian
LMFT
Submission Information
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.
CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.
Recognition
ADA CERP Recognized Provider
The Procter & Gamble Company is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a dental CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at CCEPR.ADA.org.
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
AADH Approved Program Provider
Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2022-December 31, 2023). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.
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