Talkspace Go complimentary for ADA members

Wellness resource supports mental health

The ADA announced a new resource available for all ADA members and dental students: Talkspace Go, a self-guided therapy app to support mental well-being.  

The app provides tools to manage work stress, relationships and overall balance in life. In as little as five minutes a day, Talkspace Go can support well-being through personalized courses around topics like work stress, financial stress, burnout, depression, conflict and relationships.  

Users can also participate in therapist-led live workshops, courses, daily journaling and more. The app is available at no cost to members and students.  

This comes after the 2024 ADA Council on Communications Trend Report found that more than 82% of dentists report major career stress. In a Jan. 15 message to the membership, ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., acknowledged the pressures of dentistry often lead many people to struggle in silence with anxiety, depression and burnout. He said that keeping the dental “professional community well is among my top priorities as your ADA president.” 

“I’ve used Talkspace Go myself, and I can tell you — it’s not just another app. It’s a powerful tool that can help you take those small, impactful steps toward living your best life,” Dr. Kessler said.  

To get started:

•    Visit ADA.org/TalkspaceGo to log in with your ADA information and receive a member-only access code.  
•    Download Talkspace Go on iOS or Android. 
•    Create an account and enter the ADA organization code.  
•    Answer 25 questions to help identify areas of support and growth to begin the self-guided. 
 
For more information about Talkspace Go or to sign up, visit ADA.org/TalkspaceGo.  

For more information and resources on overall wellness, visit ADA.org/Wellness.