Correctional mental health work places constant demands on clinicians, from trauma exposure and safety concerns to the pressure of complex roles. This session explores how providers balance self-protection with the connection required for effective care. Drawing on research and lived experience, examine burnout, empathy, and long-term sustainability while learning practical strategies to support ethical, responsive mental health care in high-stress correctional environments.

Educational Objectives

• Identify key challenges inherent to providing mental health care
• Describe the effects of cumulative trauma exposure on custody and health staff functioning
• Apply strategies to support staff well-being

Level: Basic