Occurrence and Reasons for Burnout among Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals

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Shweta Chhabra and Ravneet Dhingra (Stepcare Whitefield Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Karnataka)

The purpose of this paper is to discuss burnout’s causes among psychologists and other mental health practitioners, with a focus on resources and how they affect burnout. Understanding its causes and effects can help psychologists develop prevention and therapeutic techniques because burnout has been identified as a major concern for them. The findings of this paper also encourage further investigation into burnout among psychologists from diverse fields, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of the problem. The paper provides a thorough synthesis of the research on this issue, which, as of the time it was written, didn’t appear to have undergone a thorough analysis. It also explored the various factors that cause burnout, such as workload, support from management, and emotional exhaustion. Additionally, it focuses on the different strategies that could potentially alleviate the negative effects of burnout, including self-care, mindfulness practices, and work-life. This paper will provide insight into the nature of burnout in psychology and offer recommendations for effective coping mechanisms for its impact.