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Before diving into compassion fatigue, the conversation begins with the unsettling case of Zariah tur Beek, a 28-year-old woman from the Netherlands, who is set to be euthanized due to mental suffering. Zariah has struggled with depression, autism, and borderline personality disorder. Frustratingly, her psychiatrist claimed they had exhausted all treatment options and told her there was "nothing more we can do for you." Such a declaration is alarming in the context of today’s advancements in psychological treatments, especially for those with treatment-resistant mood disorders.