Understanding Compassion Fatigue: Coping Mechanisms for Healthcare and Mental Health Professionals

Compassion fatigue, often described as the “cost of caring,” refers to the physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that arises from the chronic stress of caregiving. Unlike burnout, which is driven by systemic stressors like workload and time pressures, compassion fatigue is tied specifically to the emotional burden of caring for individuals who are suffering.

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Nurturing Resilience: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Professionals and Survivors

Trauma arises from deeply distressing experiences that overwhelm an individual's ability to cope. This can result from a variety of situations—natural disasters, violence, accidents, or abuse. The effects of trauma often persist long after the event itself, manifesting as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health challenges.

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