HEALTH & WELLNESS
Is empathy burnout real? What you need to know
Empathy burnout, also called compassion fatigue, is a real and increasingly recognised phenomenon. It occurs when individuals who frequently engage with others’ emotional pain or suffering, such as caregivers, healthcare workers, therapists, or even empathetic friends, start feeling emotionally drained and overwhelmed. Understanding empathy burnout is crucial for maintaining mental health and sustaining the ability to support others […]
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