Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped. In many cases, burnout is related to one’s job. Burnout happens when you’re overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to keep up with life’s incessant demands.
According to WebMD
Many of us have experienced burnout. Now, in our third year of the pandemic, it is no surprise that healthcare professionals are experiencing this exhaustion exacerbated by lack of resources, long hours and fear of the unknown.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we encourage you to check in with yourself. If you are experiencing burnout — or even if you aren’t — take a break and listen as Scott Sanderson, MPS, CCP, LP’12 shares three strategies to address burnout as a healthcare professional.
