Supporting Colleagues in the Dental Profession with Mental Health Struggles
Recognizing signs of mental health struggles in dental professionals, providing non-judgmental support, and guidance on assisting colleagues with suicidal thoughts are key points discussed in this chapter.
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We need to talk about the ‘S’ word and our mental health.
I never, EVER want to lose a colleague again due to the pressures within Dentistry.
This is why I interviewed Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, a positive psychologist and Dentist, to help us with strategies to improve our mental health.
Why is it that we have so many support channels during a crisis, but no structured pathways to help us AVOID burnout, crisis and stress in Dentistry?
Protrusive Dental Pearl: What are you doing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to look after your Mental Health? Do not wait until a crisis, as we already know that prevention is better than the cure.
Take the first steps in looking after your mental health with Mahrukh and her Mind Flossing Toolkit
Highlights of this Episode: 3:01 Protrusive Dental Pearl 4:22 Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja Introduction 7:34 Seeking Professional Help 12:10 Helping Dental Professionals 17:08 Suicide Issue within Dentistry 20:02 Reducing Suicidal and Burnout Rate 24:24 Inner Voice 29:51 Cognitive Reframing 36:31 Toxic Work Cultures 42:24 Signs to Look Out For 49:30 Learn more from Mind Ninja
