What’s new: Our end of year survey for coalition members revealed nearly 75% of participants are feeling a moderate to very high state of burnout or chronic stress.
Feedback highlights that burnout is most often driven by capacity challenges rather than lack of commitment. While several partners emphasized the importance of boundaries and self-care, the overarching theme is clear: dedicated leaders are deeply committed to the work, but sustained investment in staffing, structure, and support is critical to maintaining a healthy and effective coalition network.
Go deeper: In our latest blog post, “When Helpers Feel It Too: Recognizing and Responding to Burnout,” frontline professionals from the Mental Health Career Accelerator (formerly National Mental Health Workforce Acceleration Collaborative) share how burnout shows up for them and the small, intentional practices that help them restore balance.