{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Before the Breaking Point – Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Dentistry – IC071","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2637,"description":"(This episode discusses suicide prevention and mental health. It does not include graphic details, but please listen with care. If this topic feels close to home, consider pausing and reaching out to someone you trust or a mental health professional.)\nWhy does dentistry have such high levels of stress and burnout?\nWhy do so many clinicians feel isolated despite working in busy practices?\nWhat are the early warning signs that a colleague might be struggling?\nAnd what can you actually do — practically — if someone is in crisis?\nIn this powerful and deeply important episode, Professor John Gibson shares his personal story and the mission behind the Canmore Trust. The conversation explores suicide prevention in dentistry, how to recognise warning signs, and the simple but life-saving actions every clinician should know.\n https://youtu.be/F8uWxhn3B8k \nWatch IC071 on YouTube\nKey Takeaways\nDentistry has a well-recognised issue with stress, burnout, and suicide risk\nSuicide is always multifactorial — never caused by a single event\nToxic culture, including harassment and unrealistic expectations, contributes to distress\nSocial media comparison can amplify feelings of inadequacy and isolation\nDentistry is uniquely demanding — both intellectually and technically\nMental health stigma prevents open conversations within the profession\nNeurodivergence is increasingly relevant and often underdiagnosed\nPerfectionism is a key risk trait linked to suicidal thinking\nWorking below your moral standards creates significant psychological stress\nWarning signs include changes in temperament, withdrawal, and isolation\nAsking directly about suicide does not increase risk — it can save lives\nUse the “double bounce” approach: ask the question twice if needed\nIf someone says yes, act immediately — hospital or emergency services\nYou are not responsible for managing the crisis alone\nEarly support includes sharing concerns and involving a trusted person\nGP support can be transformative and should...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}