"Burnout: what is it, origin, causes, symptoms and prevention?
"Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion.
The term was first described in 1974, after the psychoanalyst Herbert Freudenbergerobserved how volunteers at a clinic for drug addicts in New York showed a progressive loss of energy to the point of exhaustion.
After decades of study, burnout will be included in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) in 2022. International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) of the World Health Organisation, defining it as a "syndrome resulting from chronic stress in the workplace that was not successfully managed".
Know its three main symptoms:
- Feelings of exhaustion or depletion of energy.
- Work-related negativity or cynicism.
- Reduced professional efficiency.
It is important to note that burnout has more nuances. For that reason, informing and being informed about burnout will always be the most effective measure to prevent it.
So how can burnout be prevented or reversed?
The most important thing is to know how to identify it. That is why we have designed an e-book with detailed information on how to detect it and what immediate actions we can take to avoid it. Download it for free below:
