{"id":41385,"date":"2022-06-06T11:23:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T15:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/?p=41385"},"modified":"2023-05-15T13:56:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T17:56:30","slug":"self-care-for-mental-health-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals: 3 Tools to Prevent Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#What_Is_Self-Care_for_Mental_Health_Professionals\" title=\"What Is Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals?\">What Is Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#Why_Is_Self-Care_for_Mental_Health_Professionals_Important\" title=\"Why Is Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals Important?\">Why Is Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#Benefits_of_Reducing_Burnout\" title=\"Benefits of Reducing Burnout\">Benefits of Reducing Burnout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#Tools_to_Prevent_Burnout\" title=\"Tools to Prevent Burnout\">Tools to Prevent Burnout<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#1_Read_Books_About_Burnout\" title=\"1. Read Books About Burnout\">1. Read Books About Burnout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#2_Use_Self-Care_Apps\" title=\"2. Use Self-Care Apps\">2. Use Self-Care Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#3_Reevaluate_Daily_Schedules\" title=\"3. Reevaluate Daily Schedules\">3. Reevaluate Daily Schedules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#Types_of_Self-Care_and_Burnout_Prevention\" title=\"Types of Self-Care and Burnout Prevention\">Types of Self-Care and Burnout Prevention<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#Physical_Health_Care\" title=\"Physical Health Care\">Physical Health Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#Mental_Health_Care\" title=\"Mental Health Care&nbsp;\">Mental Health Care&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#Emotional_Health_Care\" title=\"Emotional Health Care\">Emotional Health Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#Spiritual_Health_Care\" title=\"Spiritual Health Care\">Spiritual Health Care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#When_to_Create_Self-Care_Plans\" title=\"When to Create Self-Care Plans\">When to Create Self-Care Plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/self-care-for-mental-health-professionals\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Mental health professionals help others navigate life\u2019s most challenging paths, but they have personal journeys too. People often forget that self-care for these professionals is just as important as their patient\u2019s self-care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains more about why it\u2019s so crucial and which tools experts can use to prevent the burnout that happens after periods without self-care.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Self-Care-for-Mental-Health-Professionals-3-Tools-to-Prevent-Burnout-Pinterest.jpg\" alt=\"Self-Care for <a class= lazyload\" class= lazyload\"wp-image-41402\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" title=\"Mental Health\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Self-Care-for-Mental-Health-Professionals-3-Tools-to-Prevent-Burnout-Pinterest.jpg\" alt=\"Self-Care for <a class= lazyload\" class= lazyload\"wp-image-41402\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" title=\"Mental Health\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Self-Care-for-Mental-Health-Professionals-3-Tools-to-Prevent-Burnout-Pinterest.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Self-Care-for-Mental-Health-Professionals-3-Tools-to-Prevent-Burnout-Pinterest-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Self-Care-for-Mental-Health-Professionals-3-Tools-to-Prevent-Burnout-Pinterest-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Self-Care-for-Mental-Health-Professionals-3-Tools-to-Prevent-Burnout-Pinterest-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Self-Care-for-Mental-Health-Professionals-3-Tools-to-Prevent-Burnout-Pinterest-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Self-Care-for-Mental-Health-Professionals-3-Tools-to-Prevent-Burnout-Pinterest-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals 3 Tools to Prevent Burnout<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Self-Care_for_Mental_Health_Professionals\"><\/span><strong>What Is Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting clients and patients through problems like depression, low self-esteem and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/four-horsemen-of-relationships\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"37291\">unhealthy relationships<\/a> can add emotional weight that even the most renowned experts have to carry. It\u2019s important for <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/mental-health\/\" title=\"mental health\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">mental health<\/a> professionals to be honest with themselves about their own needs. If you are burnt out, you are no good to your clients.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Self-Care_for_Mental_Health_Professionals_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why Is Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent study found that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29582510\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">67% of trained mental health experts<\/a> struggle with a diagnosed condition like anxiety or depression. Understanding how the mind works doesn\u2019t make anyone immune to conditions that become worse with workplace burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The emotional toll of supporting people during challenging times intensifies any expert\u2019s <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/mental-health\/\" title=\"mental health\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">mental health<\/a> condition. Helping others drains a person\u2019s energy and leaves them feeling exhausted. It happens to everyone, so it\u2019s never a sign of weakness or unprofessionalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, many people choose to push through their burnout rather than address it. When burnout gets to fester, the increased stress leads to health complications like high blood pressure, circulation problems, weight gain and even an increase in back pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Reducing_Burnout\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Reducing Burnout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventing burnout with healthy coping mechanisms will improve any <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/mental-health\/\" title=\"mental health\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">mental health<\/a> professional\u2019s personal well-being and how they\u2019re able to help others. They\u2019ll immediately experience positive effects such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>More natural energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A positive mindset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A better outlook on life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategies that promote self-care for mental health professionals can also reduce the severity of health conditions that were a result of burnout alongside prescribed treatments or therapies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_to_Prevent_Burnout\"><\/span><strong>Tools to Prevent Burnout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the best tools to prevent burnout, especially for mental health professionals. They\u2019re easy to fit into busy schedules and customizable to every person\u2019s unique burnout symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Read_Books_About_Burnout\"><\/span><strong>1. Read Books About Burnout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people become more invested in their self-care after studying it more closely. Reading books on the subject of burnout could reveal what specifically triggers each reader\u2019s symptoms and how to best address them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look into reading some of the most recent books about the subject, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cExhaustion: A History\u201d by Anna K Schaffner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Weariness of the Self\u201d by Alain Ehrenberg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cNon-Stop Inertia\u201d by Ivor Southwood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHikikomori: Adolescence Without End\u201d by Saito Tamaki<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAgainst Nature (\u00c0 Rebours)\u201d by JK Huysmans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Diving into topics like feeling exhausted or overwhelmed is an excellent first step in self-care. The books will also provide unique tools to investigate the cause of each person\u2019s burnout and recommend self-care activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_Self-Care_Apps\"><\/span><strong>2. Use Self-Care Apps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who doesn\u2019t consider themselves a reader can try self-care apps. They approach burnout in different ways, so each one will present a new experience. Download free apps that are popular with people striving for better self-care, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Finch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretch Timer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aloe Bud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ToDon\u2019t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying the various approaches to self-care that each app suggests could help each user experiment with different solutions. Getting better sleep, setting up reminders for healthy habits or simply stretching every day could be what mental health professionals need to get started on their wellness journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cJust because you take breaks doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re broken.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Curtis Tyrone Jones<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Reevaluate_Daily_Schedules\"><\/span><strong>3. Reevaluate Daily Schedules<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many mental health professionals manage their time well. It\u2019s easy to navigate daily routines when every patient sets up an appointment. How those experts balance their time outside of their professional schedules could result in burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on work too much will reduce how much time anyone spends on their well-being. Separating those parts of anyone\u2019s life takes practice. Reducing, eliminating and preventing burnout starts with efforts like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Leaving work at work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding conversations about work at home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserving even 10 minutes of time for relaxing hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staying flexible about time delegation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looking at time as a personal investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When balancing time becomes easier, burnout will become a thing of the past. It\u2019ll become easier to notice when exhaustion or depression starts cropping up again because it will disrupt the self-care for mental health professionals that already exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Self Care for Mental Health Professionals - Fostering Wellness &amp; Resilience\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7-pFbJqs-ps?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals &#8211; Fostering Wellness &amp; Resilience. Courtesy, YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Self-Care_and_Burnout_Prevention\"><\/span><strong>Types of Self-Care and Burnout Prevention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many types of self-care anyone can use while preventing burnout. Along with the previous three tools, consider trying these self-care variations to see what works best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Health_Care\"><\/span>Physical Health Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing that helps many people feel better is improving their physical health. Consider eating a more well-rounded diet by swapping processed foods for whole, organic meals. Walk a few times each week and get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about_sleep\/how_much_sleep.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at least eight hours of sleep<\/a> every night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes burnout gets worse when someone\u2019s body isn\u2019t healthy enough to maintain its vital functions. Easy steps like these will give anyone the strength they need to maintain their mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mental_Health_Care\"><\/span>Mental Health Care&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also the mental wellness aspect of self-care. Scheduling personal <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/therapy\/\" title=\"therapy\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">therapy<\/a> in-person or online is an excellent way to unravel burnout. There are also simple at-home tricks like leisure reading and journaling negative thoughts instead of ruminating on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_Health_Care\"><\/span>Emotional Health Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotional weight can require efforts apart from improving physical or mental wellness routines. Positive affirmations immediately address <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/distorted-thinking-and-cognitive-distortions\/\" title=\"negativity\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">negativity<\/a> and make healthier thoughts a habit. Releasing emotions can also vent burnout symptoms, so don\u2019t be afraid to cry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining these tricks with efforts like journaling or working alongside an app will make emotional wellness much easier for anyone who needs a helping hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spiritual_Health_Care\"><\/span>Spiritual Health Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even people who don\u2019t consider themselves religious have a spiritual side. It has to do with a person\u2019s values and inherent beliefs about themselves, humanity and the universe. Writing personal values and reflecting on them is only one way to embrace this type of self-care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health professionals can also practice being okay with not knowing everything about themselves or the world. Patients expect mental health experts to have all the answers, but nobody does. Letting go of that expectation can help someone work through burnout more freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in spiritual health care and beliefs establishes a foundation that becomes a grounding point during times of stress. Feeling untethered may make burnout worse because there\u2019s no sense of identity to act as a starting point for healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Create_Self-Care_Plans\"><\/span><strong>When to Create Self-Care Plans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to make self-care plans when loneliness, exhaustion or stress make life seem unenjoyable or unending. Seek help when necessary and never be afraid of trying something new. Experimenting with self-care plans is the best way to find effective solutions and feel permanently better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventing burnout takes time, practice and experimentation. There is no one-time solution for such a complicated condition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health professionals can all use these tools to improve their mental health and establish a self-care routine that works long-term. By doing so, they improve their own quality of life and all but guarantee they will be able to continue to provide high quality and much-needed services to their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-540ad93d\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-73105e3b wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Private Practice  with No Overhead and No Shortage of Clients.<br><\/h5><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Join\u00a0the more than 34,000 full and part-time therapists who are earning more with BetterHelp! Supplement your income, or build your own practice from scratch. 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