Therapy and Mental Health: Pathways to Growth and Stability
Explore resources and guidance to enhance mental health for dental team and community members
THERAPY
This page offers a comprehensive look into therapy and mental health support, providing tools and resources to help you overcome fears and anxieties, reduce stress and understand yourself better.
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.
Beacon House
A specialist, innovative, and creative therapeutic service offering a range of resources focused on trauma and adversity. They provide freely available materials to support healing and mental well-being.
Mental Health UK
An organisation that brings together four national mental health charities to provide support, information, and services for those affected by mental health issues across the UK
Mental Health Foundation
A UK charity dedicated to finding and addressing the sources of mental health problems. They offer a wide range of resources, including research, public engagement initiatives, and information on mental health awareness.
British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA)
An association that supports and develops good practice and integrity in the delivery of mindfulness-based approaches in the UK. They maintain a register of qualified mindfulness teachers and provide guidelines for mindfulness training
Mind
A leading mental health charity in the UK, offering support and advice to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They provide information on various mental health issues, local support services, and advocacy.
Dentists' Health Support Trust (DHST)
A charity run by dentists for dentists, offering support with mental health concerns and addiction issues. They provide confidential advice and assistance to dental professionals facing health challenges, including mental health crisis.
Contact: 0207 224 4671
NHS Practitioner Health - Dental teams
A UK-wide resource created for all dental team members, outlining how individuals can assess their own mental health and well-being, with resources for self-care and support services
British Dental Association (BDA) - Health Assured: BDA members
In partnership with Health Assured, the BDA offers a 24/7 confidential helpline for its members providing counselling and support for dental professionals dealing with stress and anxiety. Services include telephone counselling and online health assessments.
Practitioner Health Programme
A confidential NHS service for doctors and dentists across the UK, providing mental health support, including treatment for stress, anxiety, and burnout. They offer tailored care to healthcare professionals
Every Mind Matters
Supported by the NHS, this resource will show you simple and practical ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and sleep better, through proven approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Confidental
For the whole dental team and run by volunteers (retired or practising), they will lend a listening ear and signpost to the relevant support
Zero Suicide Alliance
Training to help better understand the signs to look out for and the skills required to approach someone who is struggling
Support resources available for those facing a Fitness To Practice investigation
