Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja BDS, BSc (Psychology), MAPP
Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja is a dentist, positive psychologist, accredited mindfulness teacher, and the founder of Mind Ninja, an award-winning wellness provider dedicated to improving mental health and resilience at work, with a specialism in supporting dental professionals. With nothing of its kind currently available in the healthcare industry, she envisioned a system of support that, just like daily brushing and flossing, took a preventive maintenance approach to mental health. Drawing on the neuroscience of well-being, and positive psychology, Dr. Khwaja developed Mind Ninja as a solution that would help fellow teams build mental resilience, foster connection and meaning, and thrive.
Mind Ninja’s comprehensive range of training, coaching, and wellness products, including the signature Mind Flossing Toolkit, have been implemented by a diverse range of organisations, including NHS Health England, Unilever, Colgate, BUPA, King’s College London, Acteon, British Dental Association, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Dr. Khwaja is the creator and facilitator for the first Resilience and Culture programme for Foundation Dentists and trainers in the UK, for NHS Midlands. She is also the author of the book ‘Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals’, published by Wiley-Blackwell. Dr Khwaja has been featured as a well-being expert for The Independent, Daily Express, Marie Claire, Conde Nast Travel and iNews.
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