
07/30/2025
Your mental health is not a luxury or something to get to after the work is done. It’s not a second or third-tier priority. It should be central to how you move through this field.
We work in systems that are sometimes in conflict with the values that brought us here in the first place. The emotional load is heavy. Supporting families, advocating for clients, and navigating ethical dilemmas while constantly being asked to do more with less.
Protecting your mental health isn’t selfish. It’s necessary if you want to do this work in a sustainable, ethical way.