MBChB II Health & Wellness: Compassion Fatigue
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Which of the following accurately describes the role of the 'ego'?

  • It primarily regulates the attachment and grief responses.
  • It is the executive function located in the temporal lobe.
  • It is responsible for processing emotions such as rage and fear.
  • It is the executive function located in the frontal lobe. (correct)

A patient presents with an embryological lesion affecting a major cerebral artery. Which artery is most likely involved?

  • Anterior communicating artery
  • Anterior cerebral artery
  • Middle cerebral artery (correct)
  • Posterior communicating artery

A patient can experience emotions such as joy but has lost the ability to see or hear. Which brain region(s) is/are likely still functional?

  • Motor cortex
  • Broca's area
  • Visual and auditory cortices
  • Amygdala and related emotional processing areas (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a positive affect, as described in the content?

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The ATTACHMENT/PANIC system shares neural circuitry and neurochemistry with which other system?

<p>The physical pain system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mirror neurons play a crucial role in which of the following cognitive functions?

<p>Facilitating the ability to empathize with others. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lists contains only positive affects, according to the presented material?

<p>Play, Care, Seeking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The presence of complex nervous systems in animals is most directly related to their capacity for:

<p>Facilitating attachment and sympathetic relating. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea behind managing compassion fatigue in caregiving?

<p>Implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of empathetic distress. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compassion fatigue is best described as:

<p>The physical, emotional, and psychological impact of helping others experiencing stress or trauma. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of emotional processing, which of the following is a key similarity between humans and higher mammals?

<p>Brain regions that elicit similar feelings related to others. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burnout is best defined as the outcome when compassion fatigue:

<p>Has progressed to a state of physical and mental exhaustion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary benefit of self-care skills and boundary-setting lies in their ability to:

<p>Protect against excessive stress exposure and facilitate regeneration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of continuous exposure to human pain and suffering for healthcare providers?

<p>A gradual erosion of the values and principles that guide their practice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An individual's susceptibility to compassion fatigue may be increased by:

<p>Unclear personal boundaries combined with an overwhelming sense of responsibility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies healthy self-awareness for someone in a caregiving profession?

<p>Regularly reflecting on personal values and practicing self-nourishment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential symptom of overexposure to suffering in the workplace?

<p>Increased energy levels and a sense of euphoria. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do 'mirror neurons' play in processing emotions?

<p>Mirror neurons facilitate the understanding and imitation of others' actions and emotions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of caregiving, what does prioritizing 'self-nourishment' entail?

<p>Engaging in activities that replenish one's emotional and physical well-being. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes burnout from general workplace stress?

<p>Burnout is characterized by exhaustion and detachment, while stress involves over-engagement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In professions such as medicine and nursing, compassion fatigue is primarily considered what type of risk?

<p>An occupational hazard inherent to the helping/caring nature of the work. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the point at which individuals typically recognize they are experiencing burnout?

<p>After the condition has already significantly progressed, making recovery more challenging. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the information presented, what field has contributed significantly to understanding the mechanisms behind our feelings?

<p>Neuroscience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of mental health, what system is described as being dysfunctional when 'seeking' behaviours are exhibited?

<p>Dopaminergic system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following neurochemicals is associated with positive attachment?

<p>Oxyticin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the document, which neurochemical relates to alleviating pain?

<p>Opiods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the presentation, which affect/feeling, is associated with panic and grief?

<p>Cocaine use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between affect and sensation, according to the provided information?

<p>Affect generally relates to feelings, while sensation relates to physical experiences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is the 'ego'?

The executive function located in the frontal lobe.

Middle Cerebral Artery lesion

A lesion here affects embryological development.

Emotions without Senses

Experiencing emotions such as joy without sight or hearing.

Negative Affects examples

RAGE, FEAR, ATTACHMENT/PANIC (or ATTACHMENT/GRIEF)

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Positive Affects examples

PLAY, CARE, SEEKING, LUST

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Burnout

A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress.

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Compassion Fatigue

An occupational hazard in caring professions resulting from the emotional burden of helping others who are experiencing trauma.

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Dopaminergic System

The system in the brain associated with motivation, reward, and pleasure.

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Affect

A feeling.

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Oxytocin

Plays a role in positive attachment and bonding.

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Opioids

Affects social and sensory experiences and can relieve pain.

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Panic/Grief

Feelings of intense fear or discomfort.

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Bipolar disorder

A mental health condition characterised by periods of depressive or elevated mood.

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Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by another. Key for empathy.

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Negative Affects

Emotions such as rage, fear, attachment/panic or grief.

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Positive Affects

Emotions such as playfulness, care, seeking, and lust.

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Mammalian Emotional Similarity

Brain regions leading to similar feelings about relating to others.

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Self-Care Skills

Protecting yourself from excessive stress and regenerating through rest and rewarding relationships.

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Impact of Suffering

Ongoing exposure to human pain can dismantle internal values and structures.

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Risk Factors for Compassion Fatigue

Unclear personal boundaries and feeling excessive responsibility.

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Self-Reflection Benefits

Healthy self-awareness.

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Symptoms of Exposure to Suffering

Isolating, emotional outbursts, physical ailments, us-them mentality, substance abuse, sadness, flashbacks and nightmares.

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Self-Reflection

An exercise to identify your personal values and beliefs

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Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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Self-Nourishment

Caring for yourself so you can care for others

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Appropriate Boundary-Setting

Setting limits on what patients and colleagues can ask of you in order to protect your mental health

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Study Notes

  • MBChB II Health & Wellness module covers self-care, compassion fatigue, and cumulative grief.
  • Compassion is sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
  • Compassion originates from Latin ("compati" - suffer with) via Old French.
  • Desmond Tutu quote: "My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together."
  • Burnout realization often comes after you already 'have it'.
  • Compassion fatigue is an occupational hazard in helping/caring professions like medicine and nursing, but can occur in other jobs too.
  • Burnout can be described as physical and mental exhaustion that has gone too far

Affects and the Brain

  • Neuroscience illuminates why humans feel the way they do.
  • Affects are feelings; this should not be confused with sensation.
  • Affective neuroscience studies the foundations of human and animal emotions.
  • Key primary-process emotional systems include: SEEKING, RAGE, FEAR, PANIC, PLAY, CARE, and LUST
  • Negative affects: Rage, Fear, Attachment/Panic (or Attachment/Grief).
  • Positive affects: Play, Care, Seeking, Lust.
  • Attachment/Panic system overlaps with physical pain system neurochemistry.
  • Opioids are thus highly addictive.

Additional Points

  • Mirror neurons help us empathize.
  • Trauma & emotional pain usually involves a large amount of negative affects.
  • Self-care skills and boundary-setting protect from excessive stress and allow regeneration through rest, recreation, and rewarding relationships.
  • Regular exposure to human suffering can dismantle a healthcare provider's values.
  • People with unclear boundaries or who feel too much responsibility may be susceptible to compassion fatigue.
  • Self-reflection, values, & self-nourishment indicate self-awareness.
  • Symptoms of workplace suffering exposure: isolating, emotional outbursts, physical ailments, us-them mentality, substance abuse, sadness, flashbacks and nightmares
  • It's important not to confuse affects with sensations.

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Health & Wellness module covering self-care, compassion fatigue, and cumulative grief. Compassion is sympathetic pity for the sufferings of others. Burnout realization often comes after you already 'have it'.

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