compassion fatigue

the burnout and stress-related symptoms experienced by caregivers and other helping professionals in reaction to working with traumatized people over an extended period of time. See also posttraumatic stress disorder. [defined by U.S. psychologist Charles R. Figley (1944– )]

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May 9th 2024

conduct disorder (CD)

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