What is compassion fatigue and how do you know if you have it? This article by Amanda Lambros from Curtin University, published in The Conversation, outlines the reasons why so many in the caring professions are suffering from this condition and how it differs from burnout and general psychological stress. Definitions, prevalence (which ranges from 7.3% to 40% of workers in intensive care settings and 25% to 70%
among inexperienced mental health professionals) and evidence of its effects are presented, and there is a link to a self-test. The article concludes with some strategies you can use to prevent and assist with compassion fatigue, and suggestions on where to find help.
Compassion fatigue: the cost some workers pay for caring
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