First Advisor

Lily Gatica

Date of Award

Fall 12-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and University Honors

Department

Psychology

Language

English

Subjects

Mental health personnel -- Job stress -- Research, Burn out (Psychology), Job stress -- Management, Job stress -- Prevention

DOI

10.15760/honors.1443

Abstract

Burnout poses a significant challenge among mental health workers, impacting both the well-being of practitioners and the outcomes for their patients. The key inquiries guiding this literature review are: what factors contribute to burnout, and what interventions are essential for treating and preventing burnout in mental health professionals? The findings reveal that factors such as level of experience, lack of quality supervision, vicarious trauma, working conditions, and personal beliefs significantly contribute to burnout. Effective prevention and treatment measures for mental health workers vulnerable to burnout encompass self-monitoring, participation in support groups, additional training, and organizational interventions. These insights could serve as valuable considerations for the broader community of helping professionals.

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Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/40984

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