Across the country, May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to learn about the impacts of mental health and take action to improve mental health for yourself and those around you. KOHC has focused on highlighting the connections between mental health and oral health and ways dental and mental health providers can improve care for their patients.
Check out these five ways to get involved during Mental Health Month and beyond!
- Learn more about the critical connections between oral health and mental health and how dental settings can best support the mental health of their patients.
- Watch a webinar recording on the intersections between oral health, mental health, and substance use and explore integrated care models.
- Assess your practice environment for current mental health support measures and opportunities to improve.
- Take action to improve dental settings you work in to support patients’ mental health needs.
- Share this blog and information provided with your networks to increase awareness during Mental Health Month.
Oral health professionals have a unique opportunity to support the mental health needs of their patients by better understanding the connection to oral health and taking action in their practice. Join KOHC in recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month throughout the month of May and beyond.
