TheMembers’AssistanceProgram (MAP) is sponsoredbyCDSPI and provides confidential short-term counselling support, professional guidance, resources and referrals for dentists, dental office staffand immediate familymembers.MAP services are complimentary and accessible24/7/365. ContactMAPat 1.844.578.4040 or visitcdspi.com/membersassistance-program MAP is operatedbyTELUS Health (formerlyLifeWorks), the largestCanadian-basedEmployee andFamilyAssistanceprovider in the country.Available services vary by region.UseofMAPservices is completely confidential within the limits of the law. The 5 R’s of Mental Health 1. Recognizing risk Our bodies and our minds let us know when we are not functioning at our best. Each mental illness has its owncharacteristics and symptoms, although there are some general warning signs that might alert you that you or someone you care about may need professional help. Physical • Difficulty sleeping or fatigue • Frequent colds, flu, or infections • Rapid weight loss or gain Emotional • Feeling irritable • Feeling trapped • Feeling incompetent Intellectual • Difficulty concentrating • Procrastinating • Excessive worrying Personal well-being • Isolating oneself from friends and family • Excessive busyness • Loss of sense of humour 2. Resilience Part of good mental health involves being resilient. Resilience is the ability to recover fromadversity and copewith life’s challenges. On a daily basis, resilient people think ahead and don’t shy away from considering fearful or unpalatable scenarios. They are flexible, adaptable, optimistic and have a sense of purpose. They also have good problemsolving skills, strong social networks, and learn from failure and persevere. The good news is resilience is something that can be developed and strengthened. 3. Recovery Recovery is very personal and unique for each individual and depends on the individual’s values, resilience, and inherent self-worth. However, every recovery involves the following: • A good understanding of what is wrong • The support of family, friends, and/or co-workers Did you know that mental illness is the leading cause of disability in Canada, surpassing cancer and heart disease? According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Given that at least one in five of us will experience a mental illness in our lifetime, it is important to understand the five R’s of mental health. • Healthy Workplace Series • The following article is adapted and reprinted with permission fromworklifehealth.com 28 | 2023 | Issue 6 SupportingYour Practice
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