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| name = Occupational burnout | |||
| image = [[File:Headache-1557872_960_720.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = A person experiencing symptoms of occupational burnout | |||
| field = [[Psychology]], [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Exhaustion]], [[cynicism]], [[reduced professional efficacy]] | |||
| complications = [[Depression (mood)|Depression]], [[anxiety]], [[insomnia]], [[substance abuse]] | |||
| onset = Gradual | |||
| duration = Long-term | |||
| causes = [[Chronic workplace stress]] | |||
| risks = High workload, lack of control, insufficient rewards, lack of community, absence of fairness, conflicting values | |||
| diagnosis = Based on [[self-report]] and [[clinical assessment]] | |||
| differential = [[Depression (mood)|Depression]], [[chronic fatigue syndrome]], [[anxiety disorders]] | |||
| prevention = [[Work-life balance]], [[stress management]], [[organizational change]] | |||
| treatment = [[Counseling]], [[psychotherapy]], [[medication]], [[lifestyle changes]] | |||
| frequency = Common in high-stress occupations | |||
}} | |||
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'''Occupational burnout''' is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. It is often the result of long-term, unresolvable job stress. | '''Occupational burnout''' is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. It is often the result of long-term, unresolvable job stress. | ||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
[[Occupational burnout]] is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from | [[Occupational burnout]] is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional efficacy. It is typically caused by workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
The causes of occupational burnout can be many and varied, but they often include a high workload, a lack of control over job situations, a lack of job satisfaction, or a lack of social support. Other factors can include an imbalance between work and personal life, a lack of recognition or reward for good work, and unclear or conflicting job expectations. | The causes of occupational burnout can be many and varied, but they often include a high workload, a lack of control over job situations, a lack of job satisfaction, or a lack of social support. Other factors can include an imbalance between work and personal life, a lack of recognition or reward for good work, and unclear or conflicting job expectations. | ||
==Effects== | ==Effects== | ||
The effects of occupational burnout can be severe, impacting both the individual and the organization they work for. For the individual, burnout can lead to physical and mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular disease. For the organization, burnout can lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher turnover rates. | The effects of occupational burnout can be severe, impacting both the individual and the organization they work for. For the individual, burnout can lead to physical and mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular disease. For the organization, burnout can lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher turnover rates. | ||
==Prevention and Treatment== | ==Prevention and Treatment== | ||
Prevention and treatment of occupational burnout often involve both individual and organizational strategies. Individual strategies can include stress management techniques, such as mindfulness and relaxation exercises, as well as seeking support from friends, family, or a mental health professional. Organizational strategies can include creating a supportive work environment, providing opportunities for employees to participate in decision-making, and ensuring a reasonable workload. | Prevention and treatment of occupational burnout often involve both individual and organizational strategies. Individual strategies can include stress management techniques, such as mindfulness and relaxation exercises, as well as seeking support from friends, family, or a mental health professional. Organizational strategies can include creating a supportive work environment, providing opportunities for employees to participate in decision-making, and ensuring a reasonable workload. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Job satisfaction]] | * [[Job satisfaction]] | ||
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* [[Workplace stress]] | * [[Workplace stress]] | ||
* [[Mental health]] | * [[Mental health]] | ||
[[Category:Occupational health psychology]] | [[Category:Occupational health psychology]] | ||
[[Category:Stress (biological and psychological)]] | [[Category:Stress (biological and psychological)]] | ||
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[[Category:Industrial and organizational psychology]] | [[Category:Industrial and organizational psychology]] | ||
{{Psychology-stub}} | {{Psychology-stub}} | ||
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| Occupational burnout | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Exhaustion, cynicism, reduced professional efficacy |
| Complications | Depression, anxiety, insomnia, substance abuse |
| Onset | Gradual |
| Duration | Long-term |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Chronic workplace stress |
| Risks | High workload, lack of control, insufficient rewards, lack of community, absence of fairness, conflicting values |
| Diagnosis | Based on self-report and clinical assessment |
| Differential diagnosis | Depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety disorders |
| Prevention | Work-life balance, stress management, organizational change |
| Treatment | Counseling, psychotherapy, medication, lifestyle changes |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common in high-stress occupations |
| Deaths | N/A |
Occupational burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. It is often the result of long-term, unresolvable job stress.
Definition[edit]
Occupational burnout is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional efficacy. It is typically caused by workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.
Causes[edit]
The causes of occupational burnout can be many and varied, but they often include a high workload, a lack of control over job situations, a lack of job satisfaction, or a lack of social support. Other factors can include an imbalance between work and personal life, a lack of recognition or reward for good work, and unclear or conflicting job expectations.
Effects[edit]
The effects of occupational burnout can be severe, impacting both the individual and the organization they work for. For the individual, burnout can lead to physical and mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular disease. For the organization, burnout can lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher turnover rates.
Prevention and Treatment[edit]
Prevention and treatment of occupational burnout often involve both individual and organizational strategies. Individual strategies can include stress management techniques, such as mindfulness and relaxation exercises, as well as seeking support from friends, family, or a mental health professional. Organizational strategies can include creating a supportive work environment, providing opportunities for employees to participate in decision-making, and ensuring a reasonable workload.
See also[edit]
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