Mental Health For Mental Health Professionals
/Thoughts on how mental health professionals can take care of themselves.
Emphasizing more on self-care practices
Teaching therapists about mindfulness
It’s important for therapists to express their feelings and what they go through
Being able to find the balance between professional life and personal
Focusing more on your needs and understanding the importance of self-care, release their emotions
Lack of self-care can lead to secondary stress exposure which is decreased empathy or sense of satisfaction, burnout, fatigue, anxiety etc
You are still a human even if you are bearing the title of a “healthcare professional”
2. What do you think is the best way to take care of yourself as healthcare professionals?
Implement a routine for yourself
Taking short breaks at work is also helpful since it helps to refresh your mind
You can also consult a therapist yourself and there is no shame in it
Therapy also offers you a routine
Taking walks even if it’s for half an hour in the fresh air does aid to lighten up your mood
3. From a therapist’s perspective, what do you think are the barriers to therapists themselves who are seeking out for help.
Therapists need therapist as well
The therapy programs are very intensive but they don’t always offer the best insurance
The lack of accessibility to a professional is also very high
The specific technique/needs you might be looking in a professional therapist might not be something that they are specialized in
We are our own barrier sometimes because we always pretend to be strong but deep down inside we are not so we should release our stress and be okay with how we are feeling inside
