Burnout: It’s Not Just in Your Head

Burnout is more complex than fatigue or dissatisfaction, making it challenging to address. Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve seen an increase in burnout and a change in its causes. This month, we’re looking at how to identify the symptoms and impact of burnout in your life, and what you can do about it.

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Research & Resources

Burnout

Battling burnout: A conversation with resiliency expert Dr. Amit Sood - McKinsey. Recommendations for using psychological resilience to cope with the pandemic, strategies for well-being during constant change, and how companies can support their employees.

It's not burnout. It's moral injury – Fast Company. Around 25 percent of burnout may be moral injury – a response to situations that challenge our morals or ethics. Understand the difference and how to prevent or correct the situation.

Overcoming Compassion Fatigue & Avoiding Burnout During Covid Times  – Washington State Department of Enterprise Services. A one-day training on compassion fatigue prevention, self-management strategies, work/life balance practices, stress reduction skills, and managing relationships.

Burned Out Is Not Burned Up: Two Fixes For Parental Burnout - Psychology Today. Parental burnout is on the rise, but it can be helped. 

Opinion | How Burnout Affects Men - The New York Times. The author of “The End of Burnout” shares impacts of burnout and cultural norms specific to men.

Conflict in Ukraine

Conflict in Ukraine: Crisis support and resources. A resource guide from the Washington State EAP to support employee well-being, especially for those with strong connections to the region.