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The Self‐Care of Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals: A Review and Practitioner Guide

Pages 393-399 | Received 10 Nov 2015, Accepted 27 Apr 2015, Published online: 12 Nov 2020
 

Abstract

It has been documented in the professional literature that psychologists and mental health professionals in general tend to neglect their own mental health, despite serving in a field that promotes the health and well‐being of others. Numerous empirical studies support the need for psychologists and mental health professionals to be more conscientious of the effect that stress and the nature of their work has on them. This article reviews some of the recent literature and discusses the pertinent issues at hand. A number of interventions are suggested along with tips for professionals to consider in order to function in a more productive and ethical fashion.

Portions of this article are drawn from a keynote address presented by the author at The Seventh World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies on 7/25/13 in Lima, Peru.

Portions of this article are drawn from a keynote address presented by the author at The Seventh World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies on 7/25/13 in Lima, Peru.

Notes

Portions of this article are drawn from a keynote address presented by the author at The Seventh World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies on 7/25/13 in Lima, Peru.

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