Mental health Archives - Page 4 of 5

4 Sep 2021 • Mental Health

The importance of happy thinking

Regional Support Manager Gary Nelson looks at the importance of happy thinking and how it can improve your practice…. There are many things we cannot control in this crazy world we currently live in, however,…

1 Sep 2021 • Podcasts, Mental Health

Mental health in dentistry

In this weeks episode of Bodcast, Fern Lloyd catches up with Dr Ritesh Aggarwal, Managing Director at Psynergy Mental health to talk about the importance of looking after your mental health and a good workplace…

19 Aug 2021 • Blog, Mental Health

Good wellbeing habits to develop in practice

Practice Plan’s Sarah Barnard shares her insights into why your team’s wellbeing is vital for the future and how to encourage it in your practice’s work environment… Why wellbeing is key to a well-performing practice…

16 Aug 2021 • CSR

From running practices to helping the homeless

Area manager Suki Singh has been speaking to Rachel Dilley, Practice and Business Development Manager at Town Hall Dental, about the charity foundation she helped set up and the work it is doing in the…

6 Aug 2021 • Mental Health

Three top tips to improve your team’s wellbeing

Dr Mahrukh Khwaja spends her time practising as an NHS dentist as well as helping other professionals to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Practice Plan recently caught up with Mahrukh, who founded the wellbeing…

23 Jul 2021 • Podcasts, Mental Health

The five ways of wellbeing

Andy Elwood, Mental health first aider and paramedic joins us in this latest bodcast to share the five ways of wellbeing and the importance of looking after your mental health. What you’ll hear: The importance…

18 Jun 2021 • Podcasts, Mental Health

The importance of having healthy conversations

Lynne Clarke, Regional Support Manager at Practice Plan is joined with Naheem Ahmed, Inclusion and Diversity Manager at Wesleyan to talk about the role of a mental health first aider and the importance of having…

14 Jun 2021 • Mental Health

‘Language Timothy’

Gary Nelson shares advice on how to change the words you use to make sure negativity does not seep into your working life… Does anyone remember the sitcom ‘Sorry’ from the 1980s or is…

17 May 2021 • Blog, Mental Health

Dentists offering an empathetic ear to their fellow professionals

Concerns around the mental health of dentists across the UK have continued to grow over recent years – with many studies showing the high levels of stress and anxiety felt within the profession. A survey…

11 May 2021 • Podcasts, Mental Health

The science of creating positive habits that stick

Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, CEO of Mind Ninja, joins us for part two in this latest wellbeing matters bodcast, to discuss the science behind creating positive habits that stick. What you’ll hear: Common myths around creating…

22 Apr 2021 • Podcasts, Mental Health

Be your own best friend

Andy Elwood, Mental health first aider and paramedic, joins us in this latest bodcast to share his advice to look after your wellbeing and be your own best friend. What you’ll hear: The importance of…

7 Apr 2021 • Podcasts, Mental Health

Mind Ninja: Mental fitness for greater wellbeing

Join Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, CEO and founder of Mind Ninja as she disseminates the latest evidenced based practices that can boost mental wellbeing, happiness, optimism and quality of life. What you’ll hear: Who Mind Ninja…

4 Apr 2021 • Blog, Mental Health

Improve your sleep with a better bedtime routine

Brand and Communications Manager, Sian Grace, explains how to get the best night’s sleep and why it’s important. Sleeping badly and poor well-being often go hand in hand. A bad night’s sleep can make you…

25 Feb 2021 • Podcasts, Mental Health

Confidental – helping dental professionals through challenging times

Jeremy Cooper, Founder of Confidental joins us in this latest BoDcast to share details of who Confidental are and the service they provide. What you’ll hear: How was Confidental formed and what this service provides…

13 Jan 2021 • Podcasts, Mental Health

Samaritans: Supporting each other

Nicola Samuels, Deputy Director of Outreach at Chester and District Samaritans shares details about the history of the charity, how you can identify ways of helping yourself and/or others and what services can be accessed. What…

17 Dec 2020 • Podcasts, Mental Health

Men’s well-being: Challenges, indicators and support

Andy Elwood shares his insights into some of the challenges men face regarding well-being and mental health. This interesting BoDcast highlights some of the indicators we can look out for and how others can support.…

7 Dec 2020 • Blog, Mental Health, Covid-19

Three ways to avoid burnout

The levels of stress and burnout among the dental profession has been a worrying issue long before the arrival of COVID-19. Results from a BDA survey of over 2,000 dental professionals published in January 2019…

10 Oct 2020 • Blog, Mental Health, Covid-19

Ever wish you could solve your problems by saying “Alexa, skip to Friday”?

Gary Nelson shares his reasoning for taking a step back to appreciate the present when your current situation becomes overwhelming… I don’t have Alexa in my household, but over these last few weeks, or more…