Caring For the Caregiver: Self-care for Public Health Professionals

A significant portion of healthcare professionals experience burnout, with studies showing that about 46% report frequent symptoms, making burnout a widespread and chronic issue (CDC, 2023). This micro-training focuses on building understanding of the mental health challenges (burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and moral distress) individuals may encounter in the workplace, the different types of self-care both at and outside of work, and ways to promote healthy, supportive teams.

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Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Identify workplace-related mental health challenges in public health.
  • Describe self-care techniques.
  • Recognize the link between self-care and team wellness.


Format: Self-paced training

Duration:  ~20 minutes

Arranged by: Dulce Rodriguez, Instructional Specialist

Subject Matter Experts: Sharla Phelps, LCSW

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Published: February 2026

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: None

Language: English
Advanced Credits: N/A
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier Two
Primary Domain: Communication Skills