
Itâs well known that mental health professions are associated with burnout. That risk increases when the general population faces prolonged stress, psychotherapy is in higher demand, and studentsâ needsâboth remote and in-personâare more taxing. As providers continue shouldering their patientsâ personal difficulties alongside their own, some psychologists argue self-care isnât an optional add-on to a busy schedule but an ethical and moral imperative for the profession.
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