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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

By Dr . Richard Miller
EDITOR ’ S NOTE :
As part of the Pennsylvania Dental Association ’ s continued focus on the importance of mental health and wellness , the Mental Health Task Force ’ s latest piece highlights how major life or career transitions can significantly impact mental health . These transitions can bring with them uncertainty and unease , so continuing to manage your wellness during these changes can be especially important . Here we present one member ’ s story about how a major career change impacted him .
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