Mental Wellness Resources
Resources to support mental wellness
Mental wellness is an important part of overall health. It affects how people think, feel and act. Mental wellness is a positive state of mind that allows people to cope with everyday stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community. It’s a dynamic process that’s more than just the absence of mental illness.
The AAO Mental Wellness Task Force has curated a variety of resources for orthodontists and their staff to help themselves and to help others. They are not intended to diagnose. Here are three easy steps to get started:
- Understand your own mental wellness by taking a confidential online screener.
- Explore and share AAO curated resources.
- Talk about mental wellness with your colleagues and teams.
In A Crisis?
Call or Text 998 or Chat @ 988lifeline.org.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Six Dimensions of Distress and Well-Being
Learn about the 6 dimensions of psychological distress and well-being scientifically validated by Mayo Clinic.
Mental Well-Being Screeners
Assess your level of mental health by using the Well-Being Index for Dentists or a screening tool from Mental Health America’s collection.
Self-Help Resources
Explore curated resources including the well-being recorded lecture collection, smartphone apps, and AAO member-recommended books and podcasts.
How To Find A Therapist
If you are seeking a therapist, learn the questions to ask and explore online tools to select one right for you.
Well-Being Index for Dentists
The Well-Being Index for Dentists is an anonymous, validated self-assessment tool invented by Mayo Clinic that measures multiple dimensions of distress and well-being, including quality of life, fatigue and burnout.
Well-Being Recorded Lecture Collection
A collection of lectures available for CE from Annual Session, Winter Conference and live webinars has been curated and made available at no charge for AAO members. New lectures will be added as they are available.
Member Stories
Learn from the personal stories of AAO members who open up about their own mental wellness journeys.