The words to use
- Resilience
- Coping with pressure, recovering from setbacks and seeking support early. It is not the same as never feeling stressed.
- Burnout
- In the WHO's definition, a syndrome from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed: exhaustion, cynicism about the job and reduced effectiveness.
- Early warning sign
- Your own first signal that pressure is building, such as poor sleep, irritability or dropping hobbies. Naming yours shows self-awareness.
- Confidental
- A charity helpline staffed by volunteers from dentistry, free, confidential and open 24/7 to dentists, the wider dental team and dental care students.
