Wellness Resources

Being a dentist these days isn't always easy - the juggle of managing your practice, patients, and insurance companies, while finding a life balance can be tricky. I've included some resources below that may be helpful to you. Please also reach out to a colleague or the ISDA for support.

Financial

• ADA Center for Professional Success - Finances: https://success.ada.org/en/practice-management/finances
• American Dental Education Association: https://www.adea.org/current-students/Education-Debt-Management.aspx

Drug Dependence

• Program for Recovering Dental Professionals: https://www.southworthassociates.net/professional-programs-idaho/treatment-for-dental-professionals/
• Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/
• Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/
• Cocaine Anonymous: https://ca.org/
• National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/
• Help for Addiction: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/
• Start Your Recovery is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals take steps toward a healthy relationship with drugs and alcohol. It was developed with input from leading clinicians, experts from prominent organizations such as SAMHSA, and individuals in recovery themselves. Start Your Recovery helps people deal with substance use issues and find support.

Mental Health

• Well-Being Index (WBI), a one-minute self-assessment from the Mayo Clinic, helps dentists monitor mental health with access to ADA wellness resources. This tool supports ongoing self-care and aligns with national workforce well-being priorities: https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/wellness/well-being-index
• ADA Member Benefit: Talkspace Go - https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/wellness/talkspace-go-members
• Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
• National Institute of Mental Health Depression Hotline: 800-421-4211
• Idaho’s Behavioral Health Crisis Centers: open 24hrs/day, 7 days/week
  • Pathways Community Crisis Center of Southwest Idaho, 7192 Potomac Drive, Boise, 83704
• ADA Center for Professional Success – Wellness: https://success.ada.org/en/wellness/voices-of-hope
• National Mental Health Association: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/