NEWS | August 13, 2025
Mental Health Professionals’ Experiences of Burnout and Vicarious Traumatization
Mental health professionals are essential to facilitating healing in children, youth, and families who have experienced victimization. But for many, intensive and prolonged service to others can lead to physical exhaustion, an inability to connect, and feelings of inadequacy. These professionals are also susceptible to vicarious trauma.
In this study, researchers examined mental health professionals’ experiences with burnout and vicarious traumatization.