Wellness Resources
When you focus on your mental health, you can deliver the best dental health for your patients. Use these tools to take care of your well-being.
Assess Your Well-Being
Assess your levels of well-being with this Mayo Clinic tool (ADA member log-in required)
Act to Improve Your Well-Being
ADA members and dental students have free access to Talkspace Go, a self-guided mental health app that tailors courses, therapist-led live workshops, daily journals and more just for you.
Need additional support? Talkspace Therapy connects dentists and dental students to a dedicated, licensed therapist in their area to get support at their convenience.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please text or dial 988 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This service is free and confidential. For a medical emergency dial 911.
More than 82% of dentists report feeling “major” stress about their careers. Reduce burnout, support colleagues and find well-being programs in your state.
Practice without pain. Use these resources to prevent and minimize the physical aches that come with dentistry.
Advocate for the Profession
The ADA works advance the profession’s health and wellness on personal, local, state and national levels. See how below.
