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Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) may experience a range of stress reactions including Compassion Fatigue (CF), Burnout (BO), and Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS), due to the demands of caring for others. This study aimed to assess Compassion Fatigue (CF), Resilience, Coping Styles, and the extent of Belief/Faith among Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), with a focus on comparing differences based on age groups and religious identification. The research also aimed to investigate the relationships among CF, Coping Styles, Resilience, and Belief/Faith extent. A convenient sampling method was employed to collect data from 415 MHPs aged between 23 and 40. Respondents completed demographic surveys and three scales: (ProQOL), (Brief-COPE), and (CD-RISC-10). Results revealed higher levels of Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Avoidant coping styles among MHP’s aged 23–30. Additionally, individuals who did not identify with any religion/faith exhibited higher levels of Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress. A positive correlation was found between extent of Belief/Faith and Compassion Satisfaction, Resilience, and Emotion-Focused Coping. Conversely, extent of Belief/Faith showed a negative correlation with Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress. In conclusion, Belief/Faith appears to have a protective effect against Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress, while fostering positive aspects such as Compassion Satisfaction and Resilience.
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