Mind Movers #36 — Angus Pringle
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Rhona and Payman chat with Angus Pringle, a specialist orthodontist with a deep interest in mental health and suicide prevention.  Angus shares his personal experiences with losing his brother to suicide. He discusses the importance of mental health awareness in the dental profession, touching on the need for compassion, open dialogue, and better support systems within the dental community and beyond. In This Episode 00:02:35 - Cycling challenge 00:05:25 - Safe spaces 00:07:45 - Suicide, stigma, and mental health 00:26:25 - GDC and mental health 00:34:15 - Perfectionism 00:41:35 - Politics and management 00:43:55 - Supporting patients 00:48:45 - Mental health language and conversations 00:56:35 - The orthodontist’s perspective 00:58:25 - Empathy and non-judgmental approaches 01:04:35 - Egos and opinions About Angus Pringle Angus Pringle is a specialist orthodontist and mental health advocate practising in Winchester.
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