BURNOUT
WHAT IS BURNOUT?
Healthy living is a challenge when you are constantly feeling stressed and burned out. The World Health Organization has recently updated its definition of burnout as a "syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed" and the three major symptoms.
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Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion
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Increased mental distance from one's job or feeling negative towards one's career
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Reduced professional productivity
WHY WORRY ABOUT BURNOUT?
PHYSICAL EFFECTS
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Higher rates of musculoskeletal pain
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Higher rates of heart disease
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Obesity
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Diabetes
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Sleep disorders
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Headaches
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Prolonged fatigue
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Weakened immune system
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Higher rates of hospitalization
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Higher mortality rates
MENTAL EFFECTS
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Higher rates of depression
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Insomnia
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Anxiety
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Higher rates of mental disorder treatments
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More likely to be hospitalized for mental health symptoms
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Higher rates of suicide
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Higher rates of mental breakdown
OCCUPATIONAL EFFECTS
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Lower job satisfaction
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Higher rates of presenteeism (coming to work sick/not being productive at work)
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Higher rates of absenteeism
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Higher turnover rates
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Decreased productivity
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Lower work "culture"
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Increased healthcare expenditure
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Increased disability claims
BURNOUT SCREENING TOOL
Please read the following statements. Click the circle next to the number that best indicates your feelings about the statement.
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Every day
A few times a week
Once a week
A few times a month
Once a month or less
A few times a year
Never
I feel burned out from my work.
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