Take a Breath: Your Path to Calm and Clarity
Explore powerful techniques for stress reduction, mindfulness, and breathwork to help you reset, refocus, and find balance in your life
BREATHE
This page has everything you need to reduce stress, embrace mindfulness, and master the art of breathwork. Your journey to calm and clarity starts here
Explore Additional Support and Resources with These Helpful Links for Guidance
Disclaimer: The resources and services listed below are provided for informational purposes only. MedDent, Cooper Transformations, and the Office of the Chief Dental Officer do not endorse, recommend, or take responsibility for the quality, accuracy, or outcomes of the services provided by these organisations. Users are encouraged to independently assess the suitability of these resources for their individual needs.
MedDent Leadership & Wellbeing Academy
Empowering Dental Professionals to Thrive:
MedDent Leadership & Wellbeing Academy provides cutting-edge mindfulness and stress management resources designed specifically for dental professionals.
Using the NAIL-IT system, you'll discover practical tools to reduce stress, achieve work-life balance, and foster sustainable well-being in your professional life.Through tailored strategies, MedDent supports you in enhancing your mental resilience, improving productivity, and nurturing a positive work environment for you and your team.
Website: www.meddent.co.uk
Email: meddentleadwell@gmail.com
Dental Professional Alliance (DPA) Mental Health Wellness Initiative
Promotes mental health wellness in dental workplaces, encouraging timely and appropriate actions to address mental health issues.
Dentists' Health and Wellbeing Support (DDU)
Resources and guidance for dental professionals facing stress, burnout, or mental health challenges, including access to support networks.
Dentists' Health Support Trust (DHST)
An independent charity offering free, confidential support for UK dental professionals dealing with mental health or addiction issues.
Website
0207 224 4671
Samaritans
A 24/7 confidential helpline offering support for individuals in distress or crisis.
Helpline: 116 123
NHS - Get Help with Stress
Provides information and guidance on managing stress, including access to practical techniques and support services.
Mind
Provides resources for managing stress and improving mental well-being, including workshops and helplines.
Breathworks
Offers mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) courses to enhance well-being and resilience
NHS Mental Health Helpline
Provides access to free, confidential support services for managing stress and mental health challenges.
Action for Happiness
A movement promoting happier workplaces and communities through stress reduction and mindfulness practices.
International Stress Management Association UK (ISMAUK)
Offers resources and workshops to reduce stress and improve workplace well-being.
Wellbeing Support for Dental Teams
Tailored resources for dental professionals to manage stress and improve mental well-being.
Yoga Alliance Professionals UK
Connects individuals to certified yoga instructors for stress reduction and mindfulness practices.
The British Psychological Society (BPS)
Provides access to psychologists specialising in stress management and mindfulness techniques.
Mind Ninja
Mind Ninja offers practical mindfulness tools and workshops tailored for dental professionals, including the Mind Flossing Toolkit
The Stress Management Society
A non-profit organisation dedicated to helping individuals recognise and reduce stress through practical guidance and support
Every Mind Matters
A Public Health England initiative with NHS-endorsed strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood. Includes a quiz to build a mental health plan.
- Website: Every Mind Matters
Confidental
Emotional first aid for dentists, staffed by practising and retired dentists, offering confidential listening and guidance.
Website: Confidental
Contact: 0333 987 5158
Pract Programme
Confidential NHS service for dentists with mental and/or physical health concerns and addiction problems.
Website: Practitioner Health
Contact: 0300 0303 300
Inspirited Minds
Mental health service offering counselling by qualified therapists, especially supporting NHS staff.
Website: Inspirited Minds
NHS – Mindfulness and Meditation
Provides an introduction to mindfulness practices to help reduce stress and improve mental health.
Website: nhs.uk
The Mindfulness Initiative
A UK-based organisation offering resources to integrate mindfulness into daily life
Website: mindfulnessinitiative.org.uk
Headspace (App)
Offers guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and sleep support for beginners and experienced users alike
Website: headspace.com
Calm (App)
Provides meditation exercises, breathing techniques, and sleep stories for relaxation and stress relief
Website: calm.com
Insight Timer (App)
A free meditation app offering thousands of guided meditations and a timer for personal practice.
Website: insighttimer.com
Chopra Center – Meditation Resources
Guides for starting meditation, mindfulness, and Ayurvedic breathing techniques
Website: chopra.com
