Más allá del autocuidado: aspectos relevantes para la salud mental en profesionales de las Oficinas de la Mujer

Introduction: Current literature and institutional practice demonstrate that interventions in cases of violence against women expose professionals to high emotional demands and potential psychosocial risk factors related to their work. However, institutional efforts tend to focus almost exclusively on providing technical support to service users, postponing discussions about the importance of the working conditions and mental health of the professionals who directly intervene in situations of violence. Objective: Therefore, this research aims to analyze the relevance of self-care practices related to protecting the mental health of social science professionals in the Municipal Women's Offices (OFIM) of Costa Rica, understanding these practices as key aspects for preventing symptoms associated with burnout syndrome. [Continue reading the article]