Mental Health in Dentistry – PDP185

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

Buy Mahrukh’s new Book on Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals

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

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