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By Shelby Ankrom For those who dedicate their lives to serving the world’s most vulnerable, human rights workers are increasingly becoming some of the most at-risk groups for developing mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD). While these extraordinary people are busy helping others, who helps them? Who is ensuring their well-being andContinue reading “The Cost of Compassion: A reflection on vicarious trauma among human rights defenders”