Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work; 2nd Edition; A Guidebook for Students and Those in Mental Health and Related Professions – October 26, 2021 by SaraKay Smullens

“Exhausted. Stressed. Overwhelmed. Distraught. These words describe the state of mind of many social workers. There is no shortage of causes: overwhelming caseloads, limited budgets, complex and divergent responsibilities, and secondary trauma, all against a background of political unrest, systemic racism, dysfunctional leadership, and a global pandemic. It is no wonder that many question whether they can survive in the profession. The first edition of Burnout and Self-Care in Social Workwas a breakout hit, providing a guiding light for those who were struggling. In the second edition, author SaraKay Smullens has updated the text to reflect our evolving understanding of burnout.