Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress (STS), refers to a diminished ability to feel compassion over time. It is a form of habituation common to those working closely with ...

A case study of compassion fatigue, based on the experience of one oncologist, highlighted that the condition parallels ...

Compassion fatigue can affect the most dedicated workers—people who continue to help by working extra shifts or foregoing days off, neglecting their own self-care.

Compassion fatigue can affect the most dedicated workers—people who continue to help by working extra shifts or foregoing days off, neglecting their own self-care.

Compassion fatigue is the cumulative physical, emotional and psychological effect of exposure to traumatic stories or events when working in a helping capacity, combined with the strain and stress of ...

Compassion fatigue (or compassion stress) can be referred to as the cost of caring and describes when someone experiences higher levels of stress because they care deeply and, the people and/or ...

Dr John Holden, chief medical officer at MDDUS and former GP partner, explains why compassion fatigue is rife in general practice and what can be done to tackle it Exhausted. Rushing. Running late.

My research investigates compassion fatigue among Australian teachers. This condition — which involves a reduced ability to empathise with others — can develop when people face ongoing ...

Four back-to-back typhoons pummelled the Philippines in 10 wild days of November. The storms followed 14 other typhoons to ...

Natural disasters in the Philippines are taking a toll not only on the most vulnerable but also on those whose very job it is ...