The Influence of Client Violence and Supervision On Burnout of Community Mental Health Professionals

Purpose: To investigate effects of client violence and supervision on burnout of mental health professionals working in communities. Methods: This was a descriptive study. Data from 170 participants were collected through a self-reported online survey using a convenience sampling method. The survey was conducted from November 2023 to March 2024. Results: Multiple regression analysis revealed that client violence (β=.22, <i>p</i>=.006) was a predictor of burnout, whereas supervision had no significant effect. Conclusion: Findings of this study revealed that factors exacerbating burnout, such as client violence, significantly affected the burnout of community mental health professionals. In contrast, factors mitigating burnout, such as supervision, did not have a significant impact. Accordingly, strategies aimed at mitigating and eliminating factors that contribute to increased burnout must be prioritized to alleviate burnout among professionals working in community mental health facilities.