Emotional Well-Being
Thursday, January 30, 2025
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Course Code:
356TL
Cost:
$130.00
Credits:
3
CE Hours
Stress is a part of our lives, especially during uncertain times, and learning healthy ways to manage it is vital to personal and professional success. Chronic stress increases the risk for diabetes, heart disease, depression, anxiety, obesity, and substance abuse. As dental health professionals, it is crucial to recognize the symptoms and effects of stress. This highly informative and enlightening presentation will review the impact of stress, the relevant scientific evidence, and practical ways to cope with chronic stress while caring for patients and promoting emotional wellness.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Describe the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and central nervous system in managing physical, environment, and emotional stressors
- Understand the effects of chronic stress on work performance and disease risk
- Evaluate the evidence for the impact of dietary patterns on mood and mental health
- Identify evidence-based strategies for reducing fatigue and easing anxiety
- Discuss the evidence of safety and benefit for essential fatty acids and micronutrients in the maintenance of a healthy mood
- Effectively counsel patients and staff regarding evidence-based strategies for dealing with stress
The Massachusetts’s Dental Society is an ADA Corp Recognized Provider
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