@article{ref1,
title="A cross-sectional study investigating mental health and resilience among pre-doctoral students at a US dental school",
journal="Journal of dental education",
year="2022",
author="McKenzie, Carly Timmons and Kent, Mallory Peyton and Volero, Amy",
volume="86",
number="12",
pages="1620-1627",
abstract="PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: This study explored key mental health measures as self-reported by pre-doctoral dental students enrolled in all four years of dental school and their relationships with a year in school and resilience. <br><br>METHODS: This study utilized archival data from the National Collegiate Health Assessment (NCHA) survey administered in Fall 2020. This instrument is a compilation of validated measures assessing a broad spectrum of health-related behaviors, including nutrition, substance use, social relationships, and mental health. The mental health measures explored in this study included validated scales assessing mental distress, suicide behavior risk, psychological well-being, and resilience. <br><br>RESULTS: Students in all 4 years of dental school completed the survey (62% response rate). Most students reported high resilience, positive psychological well-being, and moderate mental distress, with mental health challenges spiking in the D2 and D3 years. Resilience emerged as a protective factor for student mental health. Years in school did not retain a significant impact on mental health when controlling for resilience. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Resilience is important in bolstering dental students' mental health. Dental students' mental health challenges increased during the D2 and D3 years. Dental educators may positively influence student well-being by taking measures that foster resilience at the beginning of and midway through dental school.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-0337",
doi="10.1002/jdd.13080",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13080"
}