Review Article
Year: 2022 | Month: October | Volume: 9 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 194-200
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20221022
Psychological Difficulties Faced by Mental Health Professionals
Gunjeet Bumra1, Dr. Anjali Sahai Srivastava2
1,2Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida
Corresponding Author: Gunjeet Bumra
ABSTRACT
Despite the benefits of a profession in psychology, psychologists face numerous difficulties that are not part of their work description. One study even revealed that psychologists had a higher prevalence of depression than did the general population. The aim was to study the extent to which the mental health professionals face psychological difficulties while providing their services to others. The objectives were to find about the different disorders the mental health professionals suffer from, to study the factors contributing to their difficulties, and to study their own approach towards their own psychological problems. Through the extensive review of several researches, it was indicated that mental health professionals do indeed face psychological difficulties that range from disorders like depression, suicide to burnout and compassion fatigue. However, they become reluctant to seek therapy themselves because of its potential threat to their professional competence. As psychologists’ mental health could greatly affect their clients’ mental health, it is imperative to increase awareness about the problems they face and incorporate various self-help strategies like utilizing self-care, mindfulness training, and adopting personal coping techniques.
Keywords: Burnout, Self-care, mental health professionals
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