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Educators' Readiness in Supporting Dental Students' Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional Study
Maan Alsultan1, Abrar Tounsi2, Alhanouf Alnowaiser3
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
|March 26, 2025
Summary
Dental educators understand mental health impacts but lack training and confidence. Equipping them with knowledge and resources is crucial for supporting dental students' well-being.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Student mental health is vital for overall well-being in dental education.
- Dental educators play a key role in identifying student mental health concerns.
- Assessing educators' perspectives is crucial for developing targeted support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate dental educators' knowledge, experience, self-efficacy, and attitudes towards student mental health.
- To identify gaps in preparedness and training for dental faculty in managing student mental health issues.
- To inform the development of effective interventions and support systems for dental students' mental well-being.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing a validated, self-administered online survey.
- Convenience sampling of dental faculty members in the Riyadh Region.
- Data collected between June and August 2022 from 80 participants.
Main Results:
- 72.5% of educators recognized the link between mental health and academic performance.
- 56.3% lacked prior training in addressing student mental health issues.
- 50% encountered student mental health cases, with 40% lacking confidence in their knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Dental educators acknowledge the importance of student mental health but require enhanced training and resources.
- Gaps in preparedness, confidence, and awareness of institutional support highlight a need for intervention.
- Implementing targeted educational programs is essential to empower educators in supporting dental students' mental well-being.
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