Burnout is a Serious Health Problem

Burnout involves chronic workplace stress and includes “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” (World Health Organization, 2018). Dr. Simon Sherry discussed burnout on CTV News, including how to treat this common, costly and impairing health problem. Watch the video clip to learn more.