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A PMHNP working at a high-volume community mental health center has been experiencing emotional exhaustion, depersonalization toward her patients (mentally referring to them by diagnosis rather than name), and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment over the past several months. She maintains a caseload of 90 patients, works through lunch breaks, has stopped attending peer consultation groups, and frequently documents notes at home after her children go to bed. She recognizes these symptoms but is unsure how to address them within the constraints of her work environment. Which of the following best represents an evidence-based understanding of clinician burnout and appropriate mitigation strategies?
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