Welcome to the first episode of “Mind Your Mind,” a podcast for mental health workers and therapists. In this episode, we will be exploring the theme of self-care and how it is crucial for maintaining our own well-being as well as providing effective care to our patients or clients.
In the first episode of the “Mind Your Mind” podcast, we explore the topic of burnout among frontline workers. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Frontline workers, such as healthcare professionals, first responders, and essential workers, are at high risk for burnout and secondary trauma due to the demands of their jobs and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the first episode of the “Mind Your Mind” podcast, we explore the topic of burnout among frontline workers. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Frontline workers, such as healthcare professionals, first responders, and essential workers, are at high risk for burnout and secondary trauma due to the demands of their jobs and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roxana Parra Sepúlveda, explains the concepts, the signs and symptoms of the burnout continuum and how it can impact the well-being and performance of frontline workers.
We will talk with experts in diverse fields to discuss strategies for preventing and coping with burnout, including self-care practices and seeking support from colleagues and supervisors.
Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, as we delve into the importance of recognizing and addressing secondary traumatisation and burnout in order to maintain the mental and physical health of our frontline workers. We will talk with experts in diverse fields to discuss strategies for preventing and coping with burnout, including self-care practices and seeking support from colleagues and supervisors.
For now, Join us as we delve into the importance of recognizing and addressing secondary traumatisation and burnout in order to maintain the mental and physical health of our frontline workers. Thank you for joining us on this journey to “Mind Your Mind.”