Today we wanted to shine the light on two common consequences related to the daily stress in public safety and healthcare work. They are compassion fatigue and burnout. Compassion fatigue and burnout are actually two different stressors. According to the online article from League of Minnesota Cities (lmc.org), titled “Compassion Fatigue and Burnout,” there are many different signs of compassion fatigue that can develop into more serious and permanent mental health problems if left unrecognized and untreated. However, once aware, “teaching, learning, and practicing authentic, sustainable self-care daily can help manage the symptoms of compassion fatigue.”(lmc.org). So, come ride along with us!
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