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Mental Health for Mental Health Professionals

I think it's safe to say 2020 has been a stressful year for all of us. Working in mental health, I've personally seen a spike in anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns coming up for both clients and colleagues alike (myself included). Being considered essential employees respectively, my husband and I have both continued to work in-person the entire pandemic; and are currently bracing for yet again the second wave of increased COVID cases.  From my point of view, my family and coworkers have done a tremendous job continuing to show up for our clients/customers in the most stressful of times; no type of emergency drill or education can prepare you for this historical experience we're all living through.   But recently, specifically in the last few months & latter part of the year - I'm realizing a number of stressors are finally taking its toll and starting to wear us ALL down. I've learned in myself that I show up either one of two ways under stres