What is the mother teresa effect?

Mother Teresa effect: Taken from a quote of Mother Teresa, now a Saint, if she thought of the masses she found it difficult to act, but if she thought of an individual, she found it easier to act. Used by fundraisers. Think of those TV ads that show you a picture of a sad child in the third world to get yo to send them just pennies a day or whatever.

Mother Theresa: worked w/the sick and poor in Calcutta. Research shows that when we see others doing good works for others it tends to prompt others to do the same, which is called the "Mother Theresa effect." Peace and good health.

It is: the "healing power of doing good"!!! I suggest it with all my heart and knowledge! Begin now and BE WELL Dr Z

Spirituality : Hi GabrielleG, this effect is used to describe how spirituality can protect clinicians (in particular mental health workers in the study) from compassion fatigue and burnout from working with patients with challenging cases. In the study they found spirituality ( any religion, any spirituality) is protective of their mental state when faced with high stress situations and cases. Hope that helps

A stress mitagator?: It is a term that suggests that healthcare professionals can help them deal with the stresses of their jobs or a particular difficult situation. It suggests that spirituality helps people deal with stress in the health work place better. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25345239