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Interventions for Secondary Traumatic Stress With Mental Health Workers: A Systematic Review

Bercier, Melissa L., Maynard, Brandy R.·2015·Research on Social Work Practice

Abstract

Objective A systematic review was conducted to examine effects of indicated interventions to reduce symptoms of secondary traumatic stress (STS) experienced by mental health workers. Method Systematic review methods were employed to search, retrieve, select, and analyze studies that met study inclusion criteria. Results Over 4,000 citations were reviewed, 159 full-text reports were screened, and two studies were fully coded and determined to be ineligible. No studies met criteria for inclusion in this review. Discussion There is compelling evidence of psychological effects of working with trauma victims; however, no rigorous evidence meeting eligibility criteria was found to inform how to intervene most effectively with mental health workers who experience symptoms of STS. While it is important to provide effective interventions to helpers who may be experiencing symptoms related to secondary trauma, it seems apparent that there is yet more we need to do in order to advance efforts in evaluating the outcomes of practices currently being used and under development.

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Authors
Bercier, M. L., & Maynard, B. R.
Affiliations
  • Walk and Talk Therapy & Life Consulting, P.C, Elmhurst, IL, USA
  • Saint Louis University (US)
Corresponding author
Maynard, Brandy R.
Venue
Research on Social Work Practice
Published
2014-04-20
Volume
25
Issue
1
Pages
81-89
ISSN
  • 1049-7315 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-7581
OpenAlex
W2120469824
Cited by
129
References
56
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 16 · 2023: 17 · 2022: 20 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 2
FWCI
4.72
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Research on Social Work Practice (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Public Administration › Social Work Education and Practice
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
Keywords
secondary traumatic stress, mental health professionals, occupational stress, trauma-informed care

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