Burnout: what it is, origin, causes, symptoms, and prevention
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion.
The term was first described in 1974, after psychoanalyst Herbert Freudenberger psychoanalyst Herbert Freudenberger observed how volunteers at a drug clinic in New York experienced a progressive loss of energy until they became exhausted.
After decades of study, in 2022 "burnout" was included in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) of the World Health Organization, defining it as a "syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that was not successfully managed."
Learn about its three main symptoms:
- Feelings of exhaustion or energy depletion.
- Negativity or cynicism related to work.
- Reduced professional effectiveness.
It is important to note that burnout has many nuances. For this reason, informing and being informed about burnout syndrome will always be the most effective measure to prevent it.
So, how can we prevent or reverse burnout?
The key is knowing how to identify it. That's why we've designed an e-book with detailed information on how to detect it and what immediate actions we can take to prevent it. Download it for free below:
