COMPASSION FATIGUE IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE

Burnout, otherwise termed compassion fatigue, is a huge factor that impacts employee well-being. Over 50% of behavioral healthcare providers (including clinicians) report having experienced symptoms of burnout. Burnout can have lasting impacts on physical and mental health and many organizations have made the space to address issues contributing to burnout and provide support to employees and leaders.Here is a tremendous resource by SAMHSA that provides data, interventions, and evidence-based strategies to address burnout.