Occupational Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Resilience among Mental Health Professionals with Special Reference to Coimbatore District
Author : B Tharani and Dr. M Punitha
Abstract :
Mental health professionals regularly encounter emotionally demanding situations that increase their susceptibility to burnout and compassion fatigue, potentially affecting their psychological well-being, job performance and the quality of mental healthcare services. Psychological resilience is recognized as a critical protective factor that enables professionals to cope effectively with occupational stress and maintain professional competence. Despite the growing emphasis on workforce well-being, limited empirical evidence is available regarding the combined influence of burnout, compassion fatigue and resilience among mental health professionals in the Indian context. The study seeks to provide evidence that can support the development of organizational policies and psychosocial interventions to strengthen the mental health workforce and enhance the quality of patient care. The study will adopt a quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive research design. The target population comprises psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers, psychiatric nurses, counselors and other mental health professionals employed in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, de-addiction centres, and mental health clinics across Coimbatore District. A sample of 150 respondents will be selected using stratified random sampling to ensure adequate representation of different professional groups. The study is expected to contribute to the literature in medical and psychiatric social work and provide evidence-based recommendations for improving workforce well-being and the delivery of mental health services.
Keywords :
Occupational Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Resilience and Mental Health Professionals.
