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BurnoutBurnout is a syndrome characterized by extreme mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion, typically prompted by workplace stress. While it's not a medical condition, the World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), which officially went into effect in 2022.
Burnout is a physiological process involving an ancient stress response. When humans experience stress, hormones are released to prepare the body for immediate action, commonly called the "fight-or-flight" response. Chronic stress causes systemic inflammation and brain changes that heighten the stress response and impair emotional regulation.
In 2024, around half of all full-time employees polled by the National Alliance on Mental Illness reported experiencing burnout at their jobs. Around a third of all employees ages 18 to 49 had considered quitting their jobs due to workplace stress.Explore Burnout
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How burnout creep has spread across various areas of lifeBurnout primarily refers to the feeling of being overwhelmed at work and is officially considered an occupational hazard, but colloquially people have started referring to other areas of burnout, including workouts or television shows. The AtlanticRoughly 45% of clinicians in 2023 reported at least one symptom of burnoutWith that kind of statistic as a backdrop, proponents of concierge medicine practices argue that concierge services could help keep doctors in medicine and thus help to address physician shortages. American Medical AssociationMany dating app users are beginning to suffer from 'dating app burnout'For younger generations, dating apps have become a primary avenue for creating romantic connections—leaving some users fatigued and contributing to increased feelings of loneliness. Psychology TodayWorkplace overload has spawned the industry of 'burnout coaches'Chronic stress and burnout aren't just leading to mental-health crises. They're also the foundation of a new career type: burnout coach. These aren't necessarily licensed therapists, but often people who have been through the burnout cycle and received certification as coaches. (Some users may experience a paywall.) New York TimesSurviving the crash: a personal story of burnoutJennifer Moss founded a tech company, had a baby in the middle of the start-up process, and crashed after months of rising exhaustion and disconnection from a career she once felt passionate about. She shared her story of burnout and the techniques she used to turn her life around and repair her relationships in this piece. Management TodayCompleting the stress cycle to avoid burnoutEmily and Amelia Nagoski cowrote the book "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle." In this podcast, they discuss their own experiences with burnout, how emotional and mental stress wreak havoc within the body, and societal barriers that intensify burnout. Ten Percent Happier PodcastHow artificial intelligence, which detects patterns, can identify burnoutResearchers are training AI to detect stress-related symptoms, helping physicians and other medical workers recognize and reduce stress from overwork and potentially avoid burnout. NYU Langone HealthSelf-care can't fix burnout on its ownSteps such as exercise, breathing, mindful eating, and spending time with friends, can help alleviate the fight-or-flight mode response of the body to alleviate stress, but they don't fix the stressors causing the burnout. To address those, workplaces may need to consider how to better manage workloads and duties. Scientific AmericanRecognizing the 12 steps of workplace burnoutPsychologists Herbert Freudenberger and Gail North created a 12-stage model to explain the path to burnout. It begins with employees feeling the drive to prove themselves in the workplace, leading to overwork and neglecting of one's needs, and ends with depersonalization and depression. Providence TreatmentReported rates of burnout by occupationBurnout is often considered a disorder of caregivers, with teachers, doctors, nurses, and social workers reporting high levels of burnout. Among K-12 education professionals, 44% reported experiencing burnout in 2022. GallupBurnout became a serious area of study in the 1970sPsychology professor Christina Maslach developed the first tool to assess the presence of burnout, focusing on six contributing factors within workplaces: an overwhelming workload, a lack of control over one’s work, insufficient reward for one’s efforts, interpersonal conflict, a sense of unfairness, and a mismatch between individual and organizational values. ACEP NowThe term 'burnout' in academia dates back to 1974Psychologist Herbert Freudenberger introduced the term to describe the mental and emotional fatigue he witnessed among volunteers at a free clinic in New York. It was widely popularized in a 1976 article by Berkeley professor Christina Maslach. Association for Psychological ScienceKey symptoms of burnout can be both mental and physicalBurnout can be accompanied by several symptoms, including low energy and chronic fatigue, trouble concentrating, difficulty sleeping, and depression. It may even manifest physically as musculoskeletal pain, headaches, stomach and intestinal pain, and more. More intense cases have been linked to cardiovascular and mental health disorders. National Institutes of HealthThe WHO defines burnout as an occupational phenomenonWhile it’s not a medical condition, the World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), and considers it separate from general stress. World Health OrganizationClinical burnout: prolonged exhaustion, mental distance, and persistent negative feelingsBurnout isn’t just stress—it’s a pervasive feeling of exhaustion that can start in the workplace and seep into everyday life. It causes feelings of dread and cynicism about work tasks. On top of emotional distress, there can be physical symptoms and a tendency towards addictive behavior. Psychology TodayPreventing and addressing burnoutErgopathology or burnout is a relevant concern in today’s fast-paced world. In this episode of the Ologies with Alie Ward podcast, researcher and author Dr. Kandi Wiens discusses what causes burnout, how to prevent it, how to treat it, which professions are most at risk, and more. Dr. Wiens advises listeners to pay attention to how stress impacts them on a daily basis rather than wait for infrequent vacations to seek help and recovery. Listen to avoid this event that can negatively impact one’s physical and mental health. Ologies with Alie WardHow burnout alters your brainStress is a normal part of everyday life, and it’s not necessarily all bad. But chronic stress—the kind that leads to burnout—can change the size and functioning of parts of your brain. It can alter the ability to make new brain cells and memories and even potentially modify your DNA. TED TalksVoter turnout in local elections is significantly lower than for national electionsWhile 64% of eligible voters cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, turnout in municipal elections is usually below 15%. For school board elections—where members oversee more than 50 million students and $600B in spending—turnout is often around 5%-10%. Carnegie Institute People are experiencing AI 'brain fry' at workWorkers, particularly in marketing, are experiencing mental fatigue in the workplace due to expectations—often unspoken—that they should use AI to multitask beyond their comfort levels. Many feel they are underperforming if they don't embrace this technology. This situation differs from typical burnout. This podcast discussion suggests that this "brain fry" tends to intensify when employees are required to use more than three AI tools. Hard ForkDoctors report wanting more time to plan, provide care for patientsMany physicians experience aspects of burnout, and concierge medicine provides a slower, more relational approach to medicine, including consistent follow-up care for a smaller pool of patients. A concierge medicine clinician may talk with each patient frequently, perhaps every few weeks, instead of just once a year. Healthcare UnfilteredModern workplaces were engineered for efficiency, not work-life balanceModern work organization traces back to 19th-century scientific management, an approach that optimized output by viewing workers as machine components. That logic still persists today and contributes to burnout, stress, and disengagement. Researchers propose a "circular work" model that combines effort with recovery, learning, and renewal, suggesting productivity and well-being should align rather than compete. The ConversationThe United States faces a sizeable teacher shortageTeacher vacancies have surged since 2017, with each year opening more positions than hires. Educators are quitting in record numbers, citing low pay and burnout. Today, there are 567,000 fewer education professionals than before the pandemic. National Education AssociationCEO Gary Tan explains Y Combinators guiding philosophyHear YC President and CEO Garry Tan talk about why he values earnesty and excellent communication skills in YC founders, his thoughts on AI, and more in this unexpectedly deep and in-depth interview. The Knowledge Project with Shane ParrishTony Hawk’s rise from outsider to skateboarding legendIn this podcast, Tony Hawk discusses his path from being an outsider in a niche sport to becoming skateboarding’s most recognizable figure—reflecting on competition dominance, business ventures, and lessons learned throughout his career. Diary of a CEOHustle culture is what happens when the belief that working extremely hard will put people on the path to success becomes the norm in a workplace or other groupFrom pulling all-nighters at the office to never taking a weekend off, hustle culture has been known to lead to employee burnout. The Worklife with Adam Grant podcast explains hustle culture and its effects in depth in this episode. Worklife with Adam GrantAfter five seasons, Lorne Michaels quit ‘Saturday Night Live‘Lorne Michaels left the show in 1980, citing burnout and disagreements with network executives. He tried several gigs, including a sketch comedy show called “The New Show” that was strikingly similar to “SNL,” but nothing stuck. He returned to "SNL" in 1985. CrackedProlonged stress impairs the prefrontal cortexBurnout isn’t just a feeling—it physically affects the brain. Prolonged stress impairs regions of the brain responsible for decision-making, emotional control, memory, and more. It can also lead to chemical imbalances, like reduced dopamine and norepinephrine levels, that worsen these effects. 1440'Slow productivity' as a humane approach to workWork is increasingly encroaching on every part of our lives, while digital technologies enable supervisors to micromanage every part of an employee’s day. “Slow productivity” is a movement to alter the pace and quality of one’s work to avoid burnout and provide a more humane approach to work. Big ThinkAre you burned out? Take this quizHave you ever wondered if what you’re experiencing is burnout, or just stress? This Psychology Today quiz may help you decide if you need to explore more mental health resources. You don’t have to create an account to take the quiz. Simply answer the questions and provide your ZIP code. Psychology TodayAbout half of physicians report feeling burned outBurnout is often considered a disorder of caregivers, with teachers, doctors, nurses, and social workers reporting high levels of burnout. Among K-12 education professionals, 44% reported experiencing burnout in 2022. Reported rates from emergency care workers is about 60%, the highest in the field. TebraOne-third of early- and mid-career workers have considered quitting due to stressIn 2024, around half of all full-time employees polled by the National Alliance on Mental Illness reported experiencing burnout at their jobs. Around a third of all employees ages 18 to 49 had considered quitting their jobs due to workplace stress. National Alliance on Mental IllnessMany gig economy jobs are easy to sign up for, with a low barrier to entryThat doesn’t mean being a gig worker is an easy career, however. This article provides a framework for how to succeed in the gig economy, such as getting routines in place to streamline workflows, avoiding burnout, and creating a solid network. Harvard Business ReviewThe 2020 and 2024 elections ranked among the highest-turnout contests in over a centuryVoter turnout reached 66% in 2020—the highest since 1908—and 64% in 2024, tied for second-highest with 1960. In 2024, Trump benefited from higher turnout among his prior voters and new voters. Pew ResearchSome influencers are facing the dark side of being a public personaFrom burnout to stalkers, a content creator’s life can quickly become complicated as their following grows. Women’s Health recently spoke with some creators about what they wish they’d known before they started their careers on social media. Women's HealthExplore a comprehensive archive of US presidential election dataThis University of California, Santa Barbara archive compiles presidential election data from 1789 to the present, including popular vote totals, turnout figures, and contextual resources that explain how the electoral process and political landscape have evolved. The American Presidency ProjectHow demographics influence voter turnout and electionsThis article breaks down demographic data to show what it means for American elections. According to the latest US Census, the US is growing increasingly diverse. As the population becomes more diverse, so does the electorate. Analyzing the... Bloomberg Government
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