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During this short video, essential workers from around the world from the health, emergency and humanitarian sectors share their personal stories about mental health and work.

Compassion fatigue is characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion and a profound decrease in the ability to empathize. The term compassion fatigue was first used in the context of the study of burnout in nurses.

In 2018, the National Department of Health launched the Side-By-Side campaign for pregnant women and caregivers of children under five years, with the goal of ensuring that all children receive the nurturing care and protection they need to reach their full potential.