Dentists would benefit from programs that recognize the financial stressors associated with seeking care (e.g., costs for treatment and monitoring) and returning to work. Financial counselling services would be helpful, and perhaps long-term disability plans could have an overrider for addiction so that funds are coming in when the dentist is undergoing treatment and not at their practice. (p.6)

Management policies and procedures that support work-life balance (e.g. voluntary reduced hours, voluntary part-time work, phased in retirement, telecommuting, job sharing, paid and unpaid leaves, dependent care initiatives, etc.).(p.43)

Keep in mind that leadership can tip an organization towards resilience. Incorporate discussions about wellness into team meetings, and delegate related activities to team members (Highlights from breakout groups, p.11).

This committee aims to support mental health and wellbeing of dental students by having Lunch and Learns on mental health, help-seeking, and other topics. At U of T there is a lots of MH support for students (including counselling) that can help students navigate student years without spiraling.

CDA has partnered with MHCC to create this course that is available to CDA members free of charge. It covers various topics related to MH, including how to communicate with employees about mental health illness in a workplace context and workplace accommodations and return to work and how to how to reduce associated stigma.

This page brings together helpful information and resources to help employers and the whole dental team participate in creating a healthier and more respectful workplace, including videos on bullying, harassment, workplace violence and strategies to create a healthy workplace.

This web page provides information on sexual violence and different resources and supports available to students who have experienced it.

This brief intervention, focused on helping dental students at University of Chile to cope with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression has reduced their stress level and improved their coping skills.