Fr7020 - The Mental Dental Connection: The Secret to Being a Better Clinician and Leader
Date/Time: 3/22/2024 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Type: Lectures Handouts: Yes
Room: GWCC - A411
Dentist Fee: $0.00 Other Fee: $0.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Spouses, Students
Keyword(s): Communication
Health and Wellness/Nutrition
Motivation/Leadership
Pharmacology
Practice Management
AGD Code: 550
Dental professionals experience a high incidence of mental illness. This course explores strategies to improve mental health, recognize warning signs, identify essential tools and resources and helps you discover how and when to refer to a mental health professional. We will also explore and understand mental health terms, common treatments and therapy options, gain coping mechanisms, and illuminate common DSM-5 diagnoses and characteristics. Examine your own psychological triggers and how to choose your personal wellness team