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    "data": {
        "id": 1588911,
        "msgid": "behind-the-caregivers-smile-there-are-invisible-psychological-pressures-1772679530",
        "date": "2026-03-05 08:53:43",
        "title": "Behind the Caregiver's Smile, There Are Invisible Psychological Pressures",
        "author": "Faieq Hidayat",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Caregivers, particularly those without medical training, face substantial psychological strain as they support patients with varied needs and endure long, demanding shifts. A senior clinical psychologist, Ratih Ibrahim, notes that high professional expectations and the need for certified, patient, and competent personnel contribute to stress, with emotional burnout common even among experienced caregivers.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2014 KOMPAS.com reports that behind the caregiver\u2019s friendly\nsmile and their ready, attentive manner in accompanying patients lie\nstories rarely seen. Being a caregiver, particularly for those who are\nnon-medical, is not merely a physical or administrative job. The\nprofession demands mental preparedness, patience, and the ability to\nadapt to the needs and conditions of patients, which often vary. For\nmany caregivers, psychological pressure arises as a consequence of the\nresponsibilities inherent to the profession. Senior Clinical\nPsychologist and Director of Personal Growth, Ratih Ibrahim, reveals\nthat the high demands of the profession are a source of stress for\ncaregivers. She argues they must have sufficient knowledge, be\ncertified, responsive, agile, and competent in carrying out their\nduties. Because, she says, each patient has specific needs that must be\nmet, ranging from patience in dealing with the patient\u2019s character, to\nmeticulousness in meeting medical needs, and ensuring the patient\u2019s\nwell-being. \u201cThe patients under their care also have specific needs that\nmust be met within the caregiver\u2019s capacity, such as being diligent,\npatient, and careful, which also place pressure on the caregiver,\u201d Ratih\nsaid when contacted on Tuesday 3 March 2026. In addition, Ratih noted\nthat long hours, monotonous routines, and having to work alone often\ncreate an emotional burden. \u201cEven more so if the caregiver has personal\nlife stories, such as family problems,\u201d she added. According to Ratih,\nhigh work intensity can lead to stress and emotional exhaustion.\nMeanwhile, caregivers must constantly be on standby, adapt to changes in\nthe patient\u2019s mood, and face demands that are not always easy. Even for\nthose with experience, maintaining mental balance remains a\nchallenge.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/behind-the-caregivers-smile-there-are-invisible-psychological-pressures-1772679530",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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