Navigating Empathy and Detachment in Psychiatry

This chapter explores the delicate balance psychiatrists must maintain between empathetic care and emotional detachment to avoid burnout. It highlights the challenges of addressing mental health issues in a high-pressure environment, while also emphasizing societal misconceptions regarding psychiatric treatment, particularly for personality disorders. Through real-life cases and anecdotes, the discussion sheds light on the emotional toll on both patients and healthcare providers in the face of limited resources and stigmatization.