Understanding Burnout and Mental Health

Burnout only happens to people who don’t like their jobs.

• True

• False

Which of the following are symptoms of burnout?

• Increased productivity

• Emotional exhaustion and detachment

• Feeling energized

• None of the above

Secondary trauma only affects therapists and social workers.

• True

• False

What is ‘activist burnout’?

• A type of physical exhaustion

• A mental health condition

• Fatigue and disillusionment from long-term justice work

• None of the above

Which of these is an example of mindfulness?

• Thinking about your to-do list

• Focusing on your breath for a few minutes

• Listening to music

• Reading a book

Compassion fatigue means:

• You feel energized after helping others

• You feel emotionally drained after supporting others in distress

• You have no feelings

• You are always happy

Financial insecurity can impact mental health.

• True

• False

Collective care means:

• Staff working independently

• Staff supporting one another with empathy and shared responsibility

• Ignoring each other's needs

• None of the above

One way to set boundaries is:

• Taking on more tasks

• Respectfully declining tasks when your plate is full

• Always saying yes

• None of the above

Which of the following would best support a culture of wellness in our team?

• Ignoring each other

• Regularly checking in with each other and encouraging rest

• Working overtime

• None of the above