Psychologists are particularly vulnerable to occupational stress and burnout (Dattilio, 2015; Rupert et al., 2015) due to the emotionally demanding and people-centred nature of their role. Research highlights that the prevalence of burnout in Psychology can be high, and that susceptibility to burnout may occur even before qualification (Kaeding et al., 2017). These risks are heightened in correctional and forensic settings, where professionals are required to manage complex interpersonal dynamics and often heavy workloads (Dolan et al., 2022) and repeated contact with trauma, including disclosures of death, abuses and injury from their clients. With this “Cost to Caring” in mind, the Irish … [Read more...] about Addressing Burnout in the Irish Prison Service: Exploring the Experiences of Psychology Staff