Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue is a state of emotional, psychological, and physical exhaustion resulting from prolonged exposure to the suffering and traumatic experiences of other people. The term is widely used in psychology, healthcare, and social work to describe the negative effects of continuous empathetic engagement with traumatized individuals.
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