1. Welcome to Your 30-Second Mental Health TrainingEnjoy

2. What is Compassion Fatigue? It is physical or emotional exhaustion that causes a decline in a person’s ability to experience compassion for others. Examples of people who are at risk are: counselors, mental health professionals, medical professionals, advocates and all who work in the human service field. Over time compassion fatigue leads to the person becoming emotionally drained and with little left to give others.

3. What can someone do to relieve Compassion Fatigue? Work harder and smarter including working through lunch. By accomplishing more, it will relieve the stress of not feeling competitive with co-workers. Self medicate Refocus on yourself! Take a vacation, get plenty of rest, cut out negative addictions/habits, participate in activities that make you happy.

4. Just Kidding! Compassion fatigue happens from doing just these things. Your focus gets completely away from you and is directed on figuring out ways to help others. It’s difficult to help others when you can’t or don’t help yourself. Let’s see if there’s a better answer!

5. I Don’t Think So!!! It is very important to focus on yourself and cut out negative addictions such as nicotine, alcohol and caffeine.

6. I knew you’d get it!!! It is important to have balance in your life. Be sure that there is a part of your life where you are taking instead of giving. Put yourself in situations where you see positives. Develop a plan that puts you first. Focusing on you will allow you to perform better and have a better relationship with others in your life. For more information go to www.compassionfatigue.orgwww.compassionfatigue.org This 30-Second Training has been developed using Federal funds from the Department of Labor under Contract No. DOLJ131A22067. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations