'I had a breakdown as a serving police officer’: Beck House offers insight into dentistry's mental health crisis
Content warning: discussions of suicide
We speak to Beck House who opens up about her mental health challenges and her advice for dental professionals who feel they are approaching breaking point.
Seven years into her career, serving police officer Beck House was arrested by colleagues in her own home and placed in a psychiatric unit for 28 days.
In this month's episode of Dentistry Talks, Beck details the challenges and hope she found in her recovery, which led to her returning to and serving another 15 years in the police force.
In this powerful conversation, Beck's journey offers unique insights into the pressures that often come with careers and the importance of mental health support in professional environments.
We'll explore:
- The meaning of resilience
- Her time in a psychiatric ward
- Bouncing back and recovery –
- The importance of being heard within a professional setting
- The influence of workplace culture on mental wellbeing
- Practical strategies for dental professionals coping with burnout
- How to support your loved ones or colleagues
- Advice for those who may be feeling overwhelmed.
