Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Hard Pass: ADA – Mayo Clinic’s “Well-Being Index” Assessment Tools Is A “No Go”

Organized dentistry continues to promote the idea of “wellness” so much so the American Dental Association has partnered – along with it’s state components – with the Mayo Clinic to make available to members it’s “Well Being Index” mental health awareness self assessment tool. The elective assessment is offered freely – and ostensibly “anonymously” – […]

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Leaning Out: Moral Injury III

For our 3rd installment on moral injury, Dr Jenny Byrne MD PhD describes an encounter with a female medical student who weighed her vocational path against perceived work-life balances. The concept of “leaning out,” where individuals reduce professional engagement to balance personal priorities, is increasingly observed in healthcare worldwide. This trend aligns with millennial values

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Early Checkout – Moral Injury II

For the next in our series of literary installments on moral injury, Jenny Byrne MD PhD highlights it’s ever expanding nature in healthcare, which is driving many providers to retire early, often in their 50s. Providers face mounting student debt, lower-than-expected salaries, and systemic issues that strip them of autonomy, respect, and pride in their

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The Disrupted Physician

In November 2015, a personal tragedy shattered Dr Ann Phelan-Adams, leading to months of grief, trauma, and a toxic mix of alcohol, antidepressants, and sedatives. With the support of family, friends, and therapists, she slowly recovered, but her medical board accused her of being impaired due to substance abuse and mental illness, threatening her license

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On PHP Programs & A Follow-Up On SB 382…

NC Senate Bill 382 (SB 382) had several provisions but perhaps the one which drew the most attention was that which might empower the NC State Board of Dental Examiners (NCBDE) to compel licensees to undergo physical examination and/or testing without a court order. Ostensibly this bill might relate to mental health and substance abuse

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