Project Description
Over 48,000 people commit suicide each year, and while suicide is still considered relatively a rare event, a primary care provider is the most sought after setting for suicidal patients and identifying suicidal behavior. Of those committing suicide, around 45% will have sought out guidance from their primary care provider within the month before their death. Suicidal individuals tend to seek out primary care providers over mental health specialists. With this project, we have looked into the realms of dentistry to further solve the problems of identifying suicidal behavior and preventing suicide. Dentists have the ability to notice physical features inside and around the oral cavity relating to stress and anxiety, but the goal of this project is to further educate occupants in the dental field on how to recognize suicidal traits and take the necessary steps to prevent suicide among their patients.
posters & Publications
URCA 2021- Analyzing the Effectiveness of Implementing Mental Health Screenings and Referral to Treatment in Dental Practices
Jonathan Parrish, Nicole White, and Lacey Ryan
Jonathan Parrish, Nicole White, and Lacey Ryan