The article discusses the high prevalence of burnout among therapists, emphasizing two effective practices to prevent it: enhancing social support and developing self-compassion. A thorough review of over 60 meta-analyses revealed the mental health benefits of social support, which significantly decreases burnout risk across varying demographics. Moreover, findings from a study on Black mental health professionals underscored that strong social networks contribute to lower burnout levels. Additionally, the article highlights that individuals from racially minoritized backgrounds experience burnout less frequently, potentially due to their robust support systems.
Maslach noted that racially minoritized persons tended to suffer from burnout less than White persons, a finding we saw within our studies on mental health and school counselors.
Social Support Zell and Stockus, in a synthesis of 60 meta-analyses which included 2,700 studies and 2.1 million participants, found that social support helps improve mental health and protects from burnout.
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