Burnout

Definition

Burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterised by three dimensions: 1) feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; 2) increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and 3) a sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. Burn-out refers specifically to phenomena in the occupational context and should not be applied to describe experiences in other areas of life.

Exclusions

• Adjustment disorder (6B43)
• Anxiety or fear-related disorders
• Disorders specifically associated with stress
• Mood disorders

Also indexed as

Nearby in Problems associated with employment or unemployment

• QD80Problem associated with unemployment
• QD81Problem associated with change of job
• QD82Problem associated with threat of job loss
• QD83Problem with employment conditions
• QD84Occupational exposure to risk-factors
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified